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