Lead Engineer Altera Recruitment Group is partnering with a pioneering Clean-Tech scale-up that is rethinking how advanced materials are manufactured and reused. Their technology is already running at pilot scale. The first full production system is now being built. They need a Lead Engineer who wants more than just another project. This is a chance as the Lead Engineer to take real ownership of a flagship industrial machine and play a defining role in scaling breakthrough sustainable technology into commercial reality. You will not be another cog in a large corporate structure. You will be the person who makes it work. What makes this different \* Taking full technical ownership of a large scale production machine from concept to commissioning. \* Transform a proven pilot into industrial output across aerospace, automotive and renewables markets. \* You will shape how engineering is done as the company grows, with a clear path to building and leading your own team. \* Working across mechanical, electrical and process systems in a genuinely multidisciplinary environment. \* You will see the direct impact of your work on sustainability, cost reduction and manufacturing efficiency. Who this suits \* An all round Lead Engineer with 8+ years in special purpose or process machinery. \* Someone comfortable designing, specifying, integrating and getting hands on when needed. \* An engineer who enjoys autonomy and thrives where decisions matter. \* A technically broad individual with mechanical depth and electrical or controls exposure. \* Someone motivated by building something long term, not just maintaining what already exists. What you'll receive: \* A salary of £55,000-£75,000, depending on experience. \* Discretionary company bonus up to 15% \* 28 days holiday + bank holidays \* Flexible/hybrid working. The business is funded, growing and at a pivotal stage. Engineering is the core risk and the core opportunity. This hire is about strengthening capability and unlocking scale