We are recruiting for an established Engineering Consultancy firm looking for an experienced and highly skilled Lead Controls Engineer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the design delivery process, ensuring the integration of multidisciplinary design and delivering high-quality control systems for industrial automation environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of control systems across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Provide technical expertise in the design and implementation of Instrumentation, PLC, and SCADA systems for industrial processes.
• Oversee the integration and development of motor control systems, including system architecture and related components.
• Manage and implement fieldbus/communication networks for seamless integration of systems.
• Work with P&ID's (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and provide technical input during design phases.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX installation practices and functional safety standards for the safe operation of control systems in hazardous environments.
• Develop detailed control specifications (URS/FDS), define system requirements, and create schedules to meet client and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure project objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in leading design delivery of control systems within a industrial automation environment.
• Strong knowledge of ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) design, including PLC, SCADA, and associated systems.
• In-depth understanding of motor control systems and their integration into industrial processes.
• Experience working with fieldbus/communication networks (e.g., Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Sound knowledge of P&ID's and the ability to work effectively with process engineers to ensure system integrity.
• Expertise in ATEX installation practices and the ability to design solutions that adhere to safety standards in hazardous environments.
• Strong understanding of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508/61511).
• Experience developing User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop schedules, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous leadership experience within a multidisciplinary design environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Experience with modern control system design software (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity within industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards.

What We Offer:

• Unique benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work-life balance culture.

If you are a dynamic and experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for leading design projects and driving innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Desired Skills and Experience

Controls and Automation, PLC / HMI / SCADA