Program Lead - Chemical Engineering

Job-ID: 161780Category: Business ManagementLocation: Bracknell, Berkshire, United KingdomWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-11Closes: 2026-12-23There is an immediate opening for an experienced Lead Project Manager within the Global Engineering Projects team at Honeywell UOP Ltd based in Bracknell, UK. As a key member of the Engineering Projects team, you will use your project management experience and technical knowledge to lead Basic Engineering and Fast FEED projects for our customers worldwide. This position is responsible for leading a team of multi-disciplined engineers, project controls, etc., driving ownership at all levels to successfully deliver designs meeting all contractual requirements within budget. The position is responsible for providing leadership, support, and guidance to team members while maintaining positive relationships with the customers. You will be an ambitious Project Manager in a visible position to interact directly with peers and leaders with a capability to multitask, solving problems and looking to forge a career within a global business. Travel required: up to 10% globally.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and manage the activities of a project team throughout the life cycle of a project from start to close-out phasesDevelop, implement, and monitor project execution plan, including schedule, cost, and staffing requirementsReview performance data (financial, budget, sales, and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levelsMaintain a positive relationship with customersManage and coordinate meetings with clients and subcontractorsLead a team of multi-disciplined engineers, subcontractors, and service providers by providing clarity to scope of work and driving ownership at all levels to ensure implementation and delivery of all contractual requirementsTrack and control costs within budget while continuously looking for margin expansion opportunities Maintain accountability of team members for conformance and accuracy for their scope of workDrive schedule and oversite of internal teams and subcontractorsIssue internal and external meeting reports as requiredManage change orders, document reviews, punch list resolutions, and project close outRequired Skills and EducationProject Management or equivalent experience at EPC contractor(s)University degree in Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering We ValuePMP CertificationStrong written and oral communication skills, particularly in cross-functional collaboration, facilitation, and negotiationDemonstrated leadership qualities including ability to manage complex, multi-dimensioned customer interactions Exceeding internal and external customer expectation and comprehensive problem-solving skillsEffective organizational skills and experience preferably in an international, multi-site and multicultural business environmentDetailed experience with process engineering, planning, cost estimating, scheduling, procurement, and customer & change order management on refining, petrochemical or gas processing Construction/installation experience with refining, petrochemical or gas processing plantsAbility to influence and energize others as well improving performance, meeting commitments, and getting resultsProficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Microsoft ProjectQualificationsOur offerWork for a well-known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth.Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from withinA culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovationWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeItAbout the companyHoneywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.