61 strategic lead jobs found

Your next move A major city. A huge highway infrastructure pipeline.. This Local Authority needs an interim leader who can take control of a £150m+ programme, sharpen delivery, and modernise how the service operates. If you thrive on big, visible infrastructure and high‑stakes delivery — you’ll want to hear this. What you'll lead on: * The delivery of major strategic highways projects across a five‑year capital programme. * Oversight of in‑house design & PM teams + external framework partners. * Full governance, risk, reporting and commercial oversight. * Acting as Principal Designer under CDM for complex, high‑value schemes. Managing NEC contracts. [ECI, to the spade in the ground] * Embedding new ways of working, raising performance, and driving a culture shift. What the Authority will need: This is a service in transition. They need someone who can walk in, steady the ship, and elevate standards fast - ensuring effective delivery [capex £150m] To add, you’ll be...

Continuous Improvement Lead (24 month FTC) Kidderminster (Onsite role) £40,000 - £55,000 + excellent bens. We're offering a standout opportunity to join a high-performing Business Improvement team, driving meaningful change across a complex, engineering-led organisation. This role sits at the heart of the business-working cross-functionally to lead high-impact improvement initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable operational gains. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and leading change, this is a platform role to accelerate your career. What You'll Be Doing Lead and deliver high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects with tangible business outcomes Identify and quantify improvement opportunities through data analysis and waste reduction Partner with senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive strategic priorities Manage project risks, resolve issues quickly, and maintain delivery momentum Implement KPI...

JOB TITLE: Sustainability Technical Project Manager FUNCTION: Procurement MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Lead and deliver sustainability initiatives within Procurement, ensuring clear execution of projects that reduce supply chain impact, support compliance, and integrate sustainability into sourcing decisions. Drive operational delivery of the Procurement sustainability roadmap, translating strategy into measurable actions across suppliers, processes, and governance. Ensure alignment with Group requirements while enabling buyers and stakeholders with practical tools, guidance, and support. RESPONSIBILITY/TASKS AND CUSTOMERS MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Maximum of 5 relating to products, services etc.) Internal/External Customers 1. Project Delivery (core of the role) * Lead sustainability projects end-to-end owned by procurement * Lead delivery of sustainability roadmap of procurement * Build and manage project plans, actions, owners, deadlines, and risks. * Run...

MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Technical authority for HCP4 (High Performance Computer 4) on BEV/PHEV electrical architectures, in depth technical knowledge and guidance, to support and ensure achievement of business objectives and technical development, delivering on time and within budget. RESPONSIBILITY/TASKS AND CUSTOMERS MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Maximum of 5 relating to products, services etc) Internal/External Customers 1. Accountable for deliverables to a specified timeframe, quality and cost. 1. Ability to demonstrate deliverables status at any time with Key Performance Indicators. 2. PEP reporting tools 3. Budget plans 4. Component/SW/HW delivery plans for a given project 5. Function delivery plans and supporting function maturity planning 6. Manage workload on a daily basis and respond to both long term and short term task requests. 7. Interfacing within EE and other areas of Engineering to ensure cross functional working to ensure consideration of...

Job Title: CE&I Responsible Engineer Work Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week Hours: 40 hours per week Security Clearance: Minimum BPSS required; must be capable of achieving SC Project: Major Infrastructure Upgrades on a Nuclear Decommissioning Site Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Responsible Engineer to support a long‑term, multi‑billion‑pound infrastructure delivery partnership within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for managing CE&I design and engineering activities across a diverse utilities programme on a nuclear licensed site. You will act as the technical authority for CE&I design, ensuring all solutions are safe, compliant, sustainable and delivered to programme and budget, while meeting the stringent regulatory requirements of a nuclear environment. Project Background This long‑term infrastructure partnership will deliver critical utilities...

Procurement Specialist - Rail Signalling & E&P Major Projects Location: Birmingham, Derby or Ireland Sector: Rail Infrastructure / Major Projects Discipline: Railway Signalling, Control Systems, Electrification & Plant (E&P) Employment Type: Permanent / Contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of major rail infrastructure projects across Signalling, Control Systems, and E&P programmes. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, subcontract procurement, and commercial support across complex rail frameworks and capital delivery projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project delivery, engineering, commercial, and supply chain teams to ensure materials, subcontractors, and specialist services are procured in line with programme, budget, quality, and rail compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement activities for rail signalling and E&P...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Havant on an initial 6 month fixed-term contract. The primary function of this role is to support plant leadership in achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust manufacturing and quality processes and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation. The role is pivotal in executing the organisation's strategic plan in line with regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: Act as the liaison between the Manufacturing Cell and other groups including the NPI team, customers, and suppliers for manufacturing and quality engineering issues throughout the product lifecycle. Participate in New Product Introduction projects, ensuring internal and external product and process requirements are met. Develop and maintain robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes consistent with...

Our client has an opportunity for a Wing Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis until October 2026. You will be responsible for ensuring the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria. Role: Wing Design Engineer Location: Filton - 60% onsite Hours: 35 hours per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Ensure the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria Define, deliver and enable technical studies, trades and investigations to ensure the delivery of technical solutions in accordance to relevant Design methods and procedures Support identification, management and delivery of change through Mod opening, DFM release and Stage 3 Closure of Mods on time, to cost and quality Provide design leadership of Internal and...

Our client, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Highways and Infrastructure to join their team on a contract basis. This role demands a professional who can lead, manage, and deliver highways and infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high design standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and be accountable for the development and delivery of highways and infrastructure projects Operate with little supervision, taking full ownership of decision-making and outcomes Manage and coordinate multiple projects/programmes simultaneously Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams, both internal and external Provide strategic direction and technical leadership across all schemes Ensure compliance with Local Authority governance processes Engage confidently in a politically sensitive environment Lead stakeholder engagement, including funding bodies Develop, secure, and manage external funding and business cases Oversee and approve scheme...

Job Title: Senior Technology Engineer Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid – min.2 days per week onsite) Contract Duration: 6 Months Daily Rate: £ (Apply online only)/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role: To provide technical leadership and delivery accountability for innovation across the asset base, progressing new technologies from development and trial into safe, assured, and value‑for‑money operational deployment. The role operates with a high degree of professional autonomy, acting as a subject‑matter expert and technical authority within the innovation framework. Lead the identification, development, and deployment of innovation initiatives aligned to strategic objectives. Act as technical authority for assigned innovation projects, setting direction and ensuring engineering integrity. Translate emerging technology into practical, deployable solutions for operations and maintenance. Minimum Requirement: Experience working with drones and associated...

Job Title: Materials Planner Rate: £54 per hour via Umbrella (Inside IR35) Location: Gloucester Contract Length: 12 Months Role purpose We are seeking a Materials Planning Leader who will be responsible for leading the planning function to ensure optimal alignment of demand, capacity, materials, and resources in Dowty business. This role develops and executes planning strategies, drives cross-functional coordination, and delivers reliable plans that support business goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. In this role you partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams, provide clear data-driven insights to leadership, and drives continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and capabilities. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, planning expertise, and proven leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Governance Develop and own the end-to-end...

Continuous Improvement Lead (24 month FTC) Kidderminster (Onsite role) £40,000 - £55,000 + excellent bens. We're offering a standout opportunity to join a high-performing Business Improvement team, driving meaningful change across a complex, engineering-led organisation. This role sits at the heart of the business-working cross-functionally to lead high-impact improvement initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver measurable operational gains. If you're passionate about continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and leading change, this is a platform role to accelerate your career. What You'll Be Doing Lead and deliver high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects with tangible business outcomes Identify and quantify improvement opportunities through data analysis and waste reduction Partner with senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive strategic priorities Manage project risks, resolve issues quickly, and maintain delivery momentum Implement KPI...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (2 days per week). This role would suit a candidate who has bid manager / bid proposals experience along with a project manager experience.  A defence / aerospace / manufacturing background would be great.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Rate: £33 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Job Description: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are...

Do you have a background in Automotive Powertrain. Do you have an innovative mindset and real-world experience, distilling business value and goals into roadmaps and refined product backlogs, with an enthusiasm for motorsport and willingness to operate in a fast paced environment, this could be the role for you. Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Powertrain Engineer, based in Warwickshire on a Contract basis. Key Responsibilities of the Powertrain Engineer include: * Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration * Technical project management working with stakeholders identify alignment on key technologies * Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure * Lead the identification and definition of aligned electrified powertrain technologies and supporting test methods and tools between motorsport and passenger car applications * Identify and facilitate opportunities to improve motorsport...

Integration Lead Engineer – Vehicle Efficiency Certain Advantage is hiring for an Integration Lead Engineer – Vehicle Efficiency based in the Warwickshire area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role. The Role: This role is for an Integration Lead Engineer – Vehicle Efficiency—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Conducting strategic target setting for the Vehicle Efficiency attribute (including competitive positioning assessment & benchmarking, assessment of fleet compliance requirements, customer feedback data analysis, real-world...

Sustainability Project Manager Based in Crewe 3/4 days a week We are looking for a motivated and delivery-focused Procurement Sustainability professional to join our team and help drive sustainability across our supply chain and procurement operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering sustainability initiatives that reduce environmental impact, strengthen supplier compliance, and embed responsible sourcing into procurement decision-making. You will work closely with procurement teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to translate sustainability strategy into practical operational delivery. Responsibilities: Lead and deliver procurement sustainability projects from concept through to implementation Drive delivery of the procurement sustainability roadmap and associated improvement initiatives Support supply chain decarbonisation activities and supplier sustainability programmes Assist with the integration of sustainability into sourcing and...

Senior Project Engineer - EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Malton, North Yorkshire | Hybrid (2 days on-site, 2 days remote) 12‑month contract | Inside IR35 | Rate: Negotiable Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - EC&I, to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated industrial environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong engineer to play a key role across the full project lifecycle, contributing to high‑profile, safety‑critical programmes. The role In this role, the Senior Project Engineer / EC&I Engineer, will identify functional requirements and stakeholder needs, manage engineering support to projects and contribute to Project Execution Plans, including design, safety case and commissioning strategies. You will lead concept and detailed design activities, produce and approve technical specifications and oversee contractors' design and construction activities....

Job Title: Principal Clean Water Modeller Salary: £60ph (dependent on experience) Location: UK - Flexible / Hybrid Working Type: Contract - 6-12 Months, Inside IR35 About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Clean Water Modeller to provide technical leadership across a range of clean water network modelling projects. The successful candidate will support planning, resilience, operational strategy, and capital delivery programmes, whilst ensuring high-quality modelling outputs and technical assurance standards are maintained. This is an excellent opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects within a highly collaborative and technically focused environment. About the Client: Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering sustainable solutions across the water, environment, and infrastructure sectors. They are recognised for delivering innovative, future-focused projects that improve resilience and...

Role: Senior Product Design Engineer Location: London Contract Type: Contract / Freelance Duration: 6 months + Rate: £315 per day Status: Outside IR35 - Ltd co contract Shape Innovative Products from concept to reality. An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly respected product innovation consultancy known for delivering cutting-edge solutions across healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will play a pivotal role in transforming ideas into commercially successful, production-ready products. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Product Design Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, balancing creativity with technical rigour, and leading projects from research through to manufacture. The Opportunity: As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will work on a broad portfolio of technically challenging and highly innovative projects within consumer electronics,...

ROLE TITLE Section Engineer - Major construction, Civils, Earthworks. REPORTS TO Sub Agent ACCOUNTABILITIES General Support the senior project team in the overall implementation of the engineering strategy and framework for the designated project; The provision of sketches detailing the setting out information installed Maintain and use a variety survey equipment Assist Sub Agent in management of materials, plant and labour Understand subcontractor attendances for the works and report when there is variation. Assist Sub Agent in providing concise and accurate feedback on project performance against estimate to the estimating function (where required); Understand and help prepare QA documentation such as ITPs and associated check sheets for the works as required. Recording of site events in diaries, photos, records Works to Weekly Programme and knows upcoming targets Health Safety & Environmental Produces Method Statements and Risk Assessments Prepares and raises Temporary...