Lead Controls Engineer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist to take ownership of engineering activities across complex projects. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across projects, ensuring compliance with client expectations, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Take full ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within projects.
• Supervise, guide, and motivate teams of engineers, including external contractors, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor apprentices, trainees, junior, and graduate engineers to foster professional development.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to deliver projects on time and within budget, proactively identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Participate in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop electrical and controls concept designs, including Functional Design Specifications, Safety Requirements Specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Network Topologies, Device Layouts, Cause & Effect Matrices, and Safety Block Diagrams.
• Produce software design specifications and develop software/configuration deliverables for PLCs, HMI, SCADA, robots, drives, BMS, and related systems.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Maintain and own the Technical Construction File.
• Undertake other duties as required to support project and business objectives.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English