Technical Project Engineering Lead

Technical Project Engineering Lead

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
TalentTrade Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative engineering projects, shaping new product designs and guiding project decisions.
  • Company: Join a specialist Embedded computing environment focused on high-value engineering solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on leadership role, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Office-based role in Wokingham, requiring British citizenship.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in defence projects while working closely with customers.
  • Qualifications: Experience in mechanical and electronics design, with 3D CAD skills preferred.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Want to lead complex engineering work where mechanical, electronics and Embedded systems all come together? This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys shaping new product design, guiding project decisions and working close to customers on high-value engineering solutions. You'll join a specialist Embedded computing environment, taking technical ownership across design, manufacture, test and delivery. The work is office-based in Wokingham, with projects linked to UK defence, so British citizenship is essential.

What you'll be trusted to lead:

  • Lead the technical design of new products and supporting engineering projects.
  • Work with Project Managers to define timescales, resources, risks and delivery plans.
  • Support RFQs, RFIs and customer bids, including solution design, cost input and risk analysis.
  • Guide documentation, design records and technical evidence in line with quality procedures.
  • Improve engineering processes where you see a better way to work.
  • Keep projects aligned with ISO, quality, health and safety expectations.

The technical depth you'll bring:

  • Broad experience across mechanical and electronics design, manufacture and test.
  • 3D CAD capability, ideally SolidWorks, though other platforms are welcome.

Technical Project Engineering Lead employer: TalentTrade Recruitment

As a leading employer in the defence sector, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Wokingham, where innovation meets technical excellence. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our hands-on leadership roles, comprehensive training programmes, and opportunities to work on high-value engineering solutions that make a real impact. Join us to be part of a team that values creativity, quality, and continuous improvement, all while contributing to projects that support UK defence.

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We think you need these skills to ace Technical Project Engineering Lead

Technical Leadership
Mechanical Design
Electronics Design
Embedded Systems
Project Management
3D CAD (SolidWorks or other platforms)
Risk Analysis