Control Systems Manager

Automation Experts; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

BUPA medical plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Personal development and technical培训

Free on-site parking and EV charging

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Automation Experts in the UK seeking a Controls Manager to lead the Controls Engineering department in Shropshire. You will oversee automation and control software work packages, ensuring projects meet time, budget and quality targets, while developing engineering teams.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, 7+ years in delivery or management, and hands-on leadership to drive best practices, supplier relationships, and compliant engineering delivery.

Qualifications

• BEng degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a technical delivery or engineering management role.
• Subject Matter Expert in automation and control system software.
• Proven experience leading, developing or managing engineering teams.
• Strong technical understanding of automation and control systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Controls Engineering department.
• Oversee delivery of automation and control software work packages to meet time, budget and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Applications teams on proposals, estimations and pre-sales activities.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to establish effective delivery plans.
• Manage resource allocation and utilisation across the department.
• Develop and improve software development, testing processes and engineering procedures.
• Establish and maintain supplier/subcontractor relationships to support resources.
• Create and maintain engineering standards, templates and libraries.
• Recruit, train and develop engineers to support growth.
• Monitor performance and audit output for right-first-time delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Automation expertise

Control systems

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics or related

Job description

Control Systems Manager - Automation & Systems Integration

£75-85k + Pension, Bonus, Car Allowance

Shropshire. Ref: 25819

Join an established UK automation solutions provider specialising in the design and delivery of innovative control systems and turnkey engineering solutions for major manufacturing industries. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role, developing engineering teams, improving technical processes and ensuring the successful delivery of automation projects.

Controls Manager - The Role:

• Lead, manage and develop the Controls Engineering department
• Oversee the delivery of automation and control software work packages, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality
• Work closely with Business Development and Applications teams to support technical proposals, estimations and pre-sales activities
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish effective project delivery plans
• Manage resource allocation and utilisation across the Controls department
• Develop and improve software development, testing processes and engineering procedures
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to support resource requirements
• Create and maintain engineering standards, templates, software libraries and best practices
• Work alongside Electrical Engineering, Projects and Manufacturing teams to align processes and methodologies
• Recruit, train and develop engineers to support business growth
• Monitor departmental performance and audit engineering output to ensure high-quality, right-first-time delivery
• Provide technical leadership, encourage innovation and ensure compliance with customer specifications and relevant regulations

Controls Manager - The Person:

• BEng degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a relevant technical delivery or engineering management role
• Subject Matter Expert in automation and control system software
• Proven experience leading, developing or managing engineering teams
• Strong technical understanding of automation and control systems
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
• Confident working with stakeholders at all levels
• Organised, proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work independently
• Hands‑on approach with strong problem‑solving skills
• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed to delivering engineering excellence

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• BUPA medical plan
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Personal development and technical training
• Free on‑site parking and EV charging points
• Social and wellbeing activity programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Located in Shropshire, this role would be commutable from Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Telford, Oswestry and other surrounding areas.