Controls Engineering Leader - Hybrid, Employee-Owned

Reevr Talent Ltd; Turves Green; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation engineering firm is seeking a Controls Team Manager to lead a team of engineers and shape the future of automation delivery. The role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of controls activities, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a salary range of £55,000-£65,000 and hybrid working model, this position is ideal for those who enjoy technical leadership and project management in industrial automation.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employer pension contributions matched up to 7.5%

Access to Employee Ownership Dividend up to £3,600 tax-free

Discretionary annual bonus after probation

Life assurance (4x salary)

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• 5 years in automation, systems integration or similar controls-focused roles.
• Familiarity with FDA, cGMP or regulated environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Controls team to foster a high-performance culture.
• Manage resource planning, task allocation, performance reviews and team development.
• Oversee the controls delivery across multiple complex automation projects.
• Review and authorise key documentation.
• Provide proactive technical problem-solving throughout project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company processes and industry standards.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of industrial automation and controls

Proven leadership or team management experience

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem solver

Fluent written and spoken English

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

A leading automation engineering firm is seeking a Controls Team Manager to lead a team of engineers and shape the future of automation delivery. The role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of controls activities, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a salary range of £55,000-£65,000 and hybrid working model, this position is ideal for those who enjoy technical leadership and project management in industrial automation.