Controls Systems Engineer Manager

Octagon Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable technology is seeking a Controls Engineer Manager in Berkshire to lead a talented engineering team in developing advanced control systems. The role involves overseeing PLC and HMI development, collaborating across functions, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a degree in Controls Engineering or equivalent experience, and proven leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to influence long-term strategies and support innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Controls Engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership in engineering teams and projects.
• Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Confident reading and interpreting schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Controls Engineers.
• Oversee PLC and HMI development, primarily using Allen Bradley systems.
• Champion continuous improvement in design and development practices.
• Collaborate across functions including test, production, and service.
• Ensure industry standards and best practices are met.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

PLC/HMI programming (Allen Bradley)

Problem-solving skills

Reading and interpreting schematics

Education

Degree in Controls Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Currently seeking a Controls Engineer Manager based in Berkshire, with a global innovator in sustainable disinfection technology, delivering chemical-free solutions that protect people, processes, and resources.

As a Controls Engineer Manager to lead and grow a talented engineering team, developing advanced control systems, ensuring the delivery of high-performance, reliable, and compliant control systems. From concept to completion, you'll guide project execution, inspire innovation, and support your team's ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Controls Engineers.
• Oversee PLC and HMI development, primarily using Allen Bradley systems.
• Champion continuous improvement in design and development practices.
• Collaborate across functions including test, production, and service.
• Ensure industry standards and best practices are met.
• Support SCADA integration and customer interface development.
• Balance priorities, manage workloads, and allocate team resources.
• Contribute to long-term control systems strategy and innovation roadmap.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Controls Engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership in engineering teams and projects.
• Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Confident reading and interpreting schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills, hands-on approach, and attention to detail.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and delivery-focused.

Desirable Skills

• Embedded C/C++ and firmware development.
• Test automation (design and/or production environments).
• Understanding of UV systems or water/process engineering.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary production environment.

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