Project Engineer – Robotic Automation Systems

Location: Houghton Conquest

Location:

Bedfordshire MK45 3LW
, with periodic travel within the UK to support the delivery and installation of completed systems Salary: £40,000-£46,000 per annum, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications

Contract:

Full-time, permanent Overview LCM Engineering and Consultancy Ltd is a technically driven engineering company with a strong track record of delivering diverse robotic automation systems across the automotive and general manufacturing sectors. We are now recruiting for a Project Engineer (Robotic Automation Systems - Automotive & General Industry) to play a key part in delivering our robot-automated line-building projects and other assembly builds, from start to finish.

Reporting to the head of programs you'll have the opportunity to develop and lead your own project team, primarily operating within the automotive sector (Tier 1 High Volume, OEM Niche Vehicle) and also increasingly within wider general industry. You'll be the person who brings it all together, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, installation, supply chain and customer stakeholders. Your goal is to make sure every project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the customer's technical standards and specifications.

This role also has a clear development path, with the chance to progress into project management and beyond for the right person. What you'll be doing Program Leadership & Delivery Lead full lifecycle delivery of automation projects, niche vehicle tooling projects, from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and customer handover. Develop and maintain project timing plans, milestones, budgets and technical oversight Ensure all projects meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements & internal quality standards & procedures.

Maintain overall project leadership, including change control, client management & interface, internal resources and supplier & contract management. Stakeholder & Client Management Serve as the primary customer interface, managing expectations, scope, and communication. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, build shop, robot & automation, installation, and commercial teams. Prepare and deliver executive-level programme updates, budget control & forecasts, and project performance reports.

Financial & Commercial Control Program Budget control and reporting, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and margin protection. Manage contract obligations, variations, claims, and commercial negotiations. Oversee procurement strategy for long-lead and critical equipment. Technical & Operational Coordination Coordinate all internal and external disciplines to achieve the project deliverables, including Design & Engineering, Manufacture & build of both tooling & facilities, Robot Programming, Controls and installation.

Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, through to customer buy-off & handover. Risk, Safety & Compliance Identify Process & Equipment risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure all site activities comply with HSE regulations, customer safety standards, and internal policies. What you'll bring Essential Proven experience managing automation, automotive, or industrial line-building & tooling programs. Strong understanding of mechanical principles will be an advantage, along with relevant experience of automation, robotics, tooling & assembly processes & systems.

Previous experience of programs based around automation of:
Resistance Spot welding, MIG welding, Robot Handling, Automated screw fixing, clinching, SPR, Adhesive applications. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams and subcontractors. Excellent commercial acumen,…