Lead Project Engineer
Most broadcast environments talk about transformation. Very few actually modernise the infrastructure behind live sport.
This role is about leading the engineering projects that keep world-class sports production moving.
Why This Role
- Global leader in sports media + live production
- Real ownership across engineering projects and technical delivery
- High-impact work supporting premium live sports rights holders
The Company / Product
You’ll be joining a market-leading sports media business delivering content, production, and technical services across some of the biggest names in global sport. Think elite live events, major federations, premium rights holders, and large-scale broadcast operations.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Owning delivery of engineering projects end-to-end
- Leading technical workflows across broadcast + IT infrastructure
- Making key decisions on equipment selection, design, and procurement
- Delivering Broadcast IP network projects (SMPTE 2022 / 2110 / NMOS)
- Managing documentation including timelines, schematics, workflows, cable schedules
- Supporting facility upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects
- Line managing engineers and developing technical capability across the team
- Acting as a consultative lead on new business pitches, RFPs, and growth projects
- Driving reliability, service quality, and engineering excellence
Tech Stack / Environment
- Broadcast IP Networks
- SMPTE 2022 / 2110 / NMOS
- Broadcast systems + live production tech
- Networking / IT infrastructure
- Technical schematics / workflows / system design
What You’ll Bring
- Strong engineering background across Broadcast + IT
- Proven experience delivering technical projects
- Strong understanding of IP broadcast network design + implementation
- Ability to lead engineers and raise standards
- Comfortable owning technical decisions and driving delivery
- Strong stakeholder communication internally and externally
Ideal Profiles
- Lead Engineers in broadcast facilities / studios / OB / media operations
- Senior Broadcast Engineers ready to step into leadership
- Engineering Managers who still enjoy staying close to technical delivery
(Not a passive maintenance role — this is ownership, leadership, and delivery)
Location
- West London area
- Monday–Friday core hours
No need for a perfect CV to start the conversation.
If you’ve led broadcast engineering projects and want something with real ownership, let’s talk.