7,092 Project Lead jobs in the United Kingdom

Our OEM Client based in Coventry, is searching for a Project Lead to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

The role is for a project leader with a background in support of cross-functional projects with multi-stakeholder requirements.

The primary purpose of the role within Research is to support the collaborative R&D strat.

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We are?

A leading specialist engineering services company delivering integrated solutions for complex energy and infrastructure projects and operating assets. Our business is built on the belief that our people are what make EnerMech excellent. When we are thriving globally it's not just about investing in our infrastructure, service offering and technology, but by also investing in our people.

The role?

A new role has arisen in our Cranes & Lifting Projects team for a Project Lead here at EnerMech in Aberdeen. The role will report to the Operations Manager and will be in charge of leading multiple client contracts within our ad-hoc projects team. These contracts can differ in size and can be based both on and offshore.

You will be responsible for delivering all aspects of the client

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading UK food business for a Logistics Project Lead on a fixed-term basis. This is a key role within the Supply Chain department and will lead a critical review of logistics processes, efficiency, and technology across international shipping operations.

This role will work closely with the Logistics Director and senior stakeholders across the business to identify and implement improvements in supply and demand planning, budget management, and network performance.

You will be instrumental in shaping the future logistics strategy and embedding best practices across a broad range of partners including shipping lines, customs agents, and cold store providers.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading cross-functional projects to drive process improvement in international logistics and shipping.
• Developing and integrating supply/demand planning processes across business units.
• Managing and reviewing budgets, working capital, and cost control strategies.
• Evaluating and improving 3PL performance, customs clearance processes, and transport costs.
• Supporting compliance and audit processes, including documentation and demurrage reporting.
• Identifying and initiating improvements in systems such as WMS and TMS platforms.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong experience in international logistics, shipping, and trade compliance.
• Skilled in analysing complex data and communicating actionable insights.
• Tenacious, resilient, and solutions-focused with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Experience working with third-party providers including customs and freight partners.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Previous experience working in a logistics or supply chain role within food, FMCG or similar sectors.
• Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.

If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements, please contact Will Malcolm at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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Are you an experienced technical lead or aspiring project manager looking to take the next step in your career? We’re partnering with a leading service and facilities provider in the Energy and Oil & Gas sectors to recruit a leader who can drive operational excellence, coordinate high-impact projects, and support a dynamic, ambitious team.

In this role, you will be the key link between our operational teams and clients, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You’ll have the autonomy to lead initiatives, implement improvements, and make a real difference to the business while developing your leadership career in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead projects from planning through to completion, ensuring compliance, quality, and operational standards.
li>Oversee and coordinate operational teams, supporting departments, supervisors, and field personnel.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and safety across all operations.
• Be part of a flexible management rota supporting operations as required, including out-of-hours and site-based responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For:

< i>Proven experience in project or operations management, ideally in Energy, Oil & Gas, or industrial services.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware and client-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a collaborative approach.
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 is an advantage.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office; CAD experience is a bonus.
• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field is desirable.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

< i>Work with a supportive, high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Gain exposure to high-profile clients and projects.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are working with a local authority situated in the Greater London in their search for an EV Project Lead  with the skillset to be able to aid the Strategic Transport team by looking after the LEVI  programme. 

You'll be responsible for:  Managing a team responsible for delivering the local authorities' low carbon and active travel agenda including its LEVI programme and mobility hubs.

Additionally, your objective will be to: promote low-carbon travel by public transport, walking and cycling and encourage forms of development that reduce reliance on car usage in line with the local authorities' objectives and aims.

• This role lands inside IR35, contracted for 3 months, rolling.
• Hybrid working, office presence 1x weekly.

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Transport Planning world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, or CV, the more creative the better.