Lead Project Engineer – Systems Engineering – Rail Applications in Rugby

Become part of a winning team at our UK Centre of Excellence and a Government strategic facility. GE’s Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organisations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

As the Lead Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to other engineers and customer facing teams, overseeing each phase of the project delivery to make sure we deliver valuable systems solutions with excellent operational rigor.

• Engage with Business Engineering Leadership, Lead Engineering Management, Project Management and Supply Chain in order to execute projects with excellence.
• Lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers specializing in power systems, power conversion, automation, control and mechanical integration to ensure the overall solution meets customer, contract and regulatory requirements.
• Manage team activities for technical deliveries of projects; plan using management tools to ensure on time delivery and quality targets are met.
• Provide technical leadership, advice and assistance to the overall project team, including commissioning, service and third parties.
• Support the Project Manager and deputise as needed.
• Plan and progress all design engineering related activities including testing and commissioning for specific projects.
• Establish, drive and maintain the engineering quality control system for projects in line with company guidelines.
• Monitor, control and manage engineering budgets, project documentation, risk management process, FMEA, design reviews and the change control system in accordance with company guidelines.
• Manage customer requirements, derive subsystem and equipment requirements, cross‑reference with validation evidence.
• Liaise with other departments, GE businesses, sub‑contractors and suppliers to support the project.
• Support and drive improvements in the efficiency of the engineering process, systems and solutions to improve customer value.
• Build and drive a project specific ‘cost‑out’ plans in concert with the Project Management and Sourcing teams.
• Coordinate resources to deliver system projects including complying with quality processes and resolving problems.
• Report project status, plans and risks.
• Own the project engineering budget.
• Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.

• Degree or equivalent in electrical/mechanical engineering or related subject.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent proven record of continuous professional development.
• Significant experience in an engineering leadership environment.
• Experience in application engineering and rail applications.
• Experience specifying components such as drives, motors, transformers, switchboards.
• Design and system integration on complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Integrated control schemes with PLCs, HMI and drives.
• Knowledge of power generation, conversion, transmission and distribution.
• Experience with LV and MV variable speed drives and motors.
• On‑site commissioning of large projects.
• Managing and evidencing compliance with requirements, codes and regulations.
• UK Security Clearance (SC) or willingness to undertake background checks as required.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and a customer‑centric mindset.
• Ability to own the job, make it their own and add value beyond expectations.
• Capable of leading large multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to multi‑task on a variety of tasks to strict time scales.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

• Willing to travel within the UK and overseas for short‑term work.
• Driving licence required.

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• Opportunities for learning and personal development.
• A work environment that respects work‑life balance and allows flexibility.
• Attractive compensation (Base + Variable package + Bonus Scheme).
• Flexible benefits to build a package that fits individual needs.
• Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution).
• Income protection, private health insurance and life assurance.
• Statutory annual leave + bank holidays.
• Payment of a professional accredited membership fees (IET).
• Relocation assistance provided.