Lead Engineer in Thames Ditton

Sector: Engineering – Energy / Infrastructure / Utilities

We’re a small but growing technical consultancy supporting the power sector with smart, practical engineering solutions. A major focus area is condition assessment of power transmission assets. We help our clients understand how their assets age and what they can do about it — with services that combine lab testing, fieldwork, analysis and engineering insight.

As the business grows, we’re looking for someone to take ownership of the Asset Condition Engineering work — delivering great work, managing technical staff, and building a platform for future growth.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for delivering our Asset Condition Engineering projects, including:

• Field and site-based testing
• Laboratory testing and method development
• Data analysis and technical reporting
• Project management of the condition assessment work
• Maintaining quality assurance and H&S processes related to this function
• Interfacing with clients before, during, and after project delivery
• Leading the team day-to-day to keep projects on track

This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role that requires a solid technical background, team coordination skills and attention to detail. You'll be based in the office full‑time to support and manage a small but capable team — hybrid working may be considered after a successful settling‑in period.

If you perform well in this role, we plan to establish a new department for you to lead. At that stage, you’d take on department‑level responsibility, including:

• Managing department performance and profitability
• Leading delivery and growing the team
• Taking on P&L responsibility for the department
• Winning work and growing revenue in this area

This role is an opportunity to take real ownership of an important area of our business from day one — and grow it while growing your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all Condition Engineering work
• Supervise and coordinate field and lab‑based engineers
• Carry out Condition Engineering work alongside the team in the lab and in the field
• Ensure safe working practices, quality standards, and accurate documentation
• Work with clients to define scope, manage progress, and communicate findings
• Author, review and contribute to technical reports and test results
• Maintain and improve QA documentation to meet ISO9001 standards
• Hold staff to account for productivity, reporting, and task ownership
• Report delivery status to the company director and help plan resources

Experience & Attributes

We’re looking for the person who can show that they get things done properly — not necessarily with a manager job title, but with the track record and mindset to lead delivery.

You’ll need:

• Around 5–10 years of post‑graduation engineering experience
• Background in mechanical, corrosion and/or materials engineering
• Proven experience managing the delivery of technical projects
• Proven ability to coordinate staff, track priorities, and make decisions under pressure
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal
• Confident working with clients and external partners
• Experience working to defined processes and QA standards
• UK work rights and a full, valid driving license

What We Offer

• A role with ownership from day one, and a clear path to growth
• A friendly, flexible work environment with a practical, no‑nonsense culture
• The chance to help build a department around your knowledge
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and standard benefits package
• The opportunity to be part of a company that’s growing and evolving fast

To Apply

Please send your CV and a short note (max 1 page) telling us:

• A time when you led or delivered a complex technical project
• How you kept people and priorities on track under pressure
• Why this role interests you

We’re more interested in your real‑world experience than in cover letter polish — practical examples are what matter.