Salary: £55k - 60k per year + Pension, Profit Share, OT
Reference: 25362/6
Be part of a forward-thinking engineering business delivering advanced control and automation solutions across energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors throughout the UK. With strong growth, a collaborative culture, and a focus on innovation and ownership, this is an excellent opportunity for a senior/lead engineer looking to make a real impact.
Lead Control Systems Engineer
£55,000 - £60,000 + Pension, Profit Share, Paid Overtime, On-Site Gym
Derbyshire Ref: 25362
Lead Control Systems Engineer - The Role:
As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will take a key role in delivering complex BESS and infrastructure projects, overseeing full project life cycles and supporting junior engineers within the team.
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Lead PLC, HMI & SCADA software design and development for bespoke systems
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Take ownership of technical delivery across multiple projects
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Design and configure industrial networks
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Act as a key point of contact for customers throughout project life cycles
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Oversee and contribute to documentation including FDS, FAT & SAT
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Support site installation and commissioning activities
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Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
Lead Control Systems Engineer - The Person:
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Strong background in PLC, HMI and/or SCADA systems design (Siemens, Schneider or Rockwell preferred)
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Proven experience delivering projects from concept through to commissioning
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Ability to lead projects and support/mentor engineers
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Competent in reading and modifying electrical schematics (design capability advantageous)
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Experienced in FAT/SAT processes and associated documentation
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Degree qualified in an electrical or related discipline (preferred, not essential)
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Strong communication skills and ability to liaise directly with customers
Lead Control Systems Engineer - Additional Information:
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Office-based role with approximately 20% travel to UK sites
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Fast-growing business (turnover increased significantly in recent years) offering genuine progression opportunities
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Varied, technically challenging projects with high levels of autonomy
Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Burton-upon-Trent, Mansfield, Castle Donnington and surrounding areas.
For further information please call John Anderson.
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