Design & Engineering Lead - Europe

Thermo Systems LLC.; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Lead to manage the technical design lifecycle for automation and controls systems across mission-critical data center projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in design, specifically with BMS, PLC, SCADA systems, and excellent technical documentation skills. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth within a team-oriented culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonuses

Pension plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Relocation or living stipend

In-house and factory training + tuition reimbursement

Casual, team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years automation/controls design experience in mission-critical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of BMS, PLC, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience producing technical packages including I/O schedules, sequences, drawings, and architecture diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for automation and controls systems.
• Oversee QA/QC for all design documents and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate design meetings and own automation design standards.

Skills

Automation/controls design experience

Knowledge of BMS, PLC, SCADA

Technical documentation skills

Education

Degree in Automation, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Job description

Engineering Lead, Europe – Job Description

Position Summary

The Automation Design Manager leads the full technical design lifecycle for automation and controls systems across mission‑critical data center projects. They own design governance, technical standards, documentation quality, and engineering alignment across BMS, PLC, and SCADA solutions.

• Develop and maintain control architectures, sequences, network topologies, and system schematics.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, client specifications, and mission‑critical requirements.
• Oversee QA/QC for all design documents, drawings, and submittals.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline design meetings and ensure constructability.
• Own automation design templates, standards, and engineering frameworks.
• Develop standardized naming conventions, code libraries, and graphics packs.
• Ensure cybersecurity, redundancy, and failover requirements are implemented.
• Review and approve vendor/subcontractor design documentation.

Key Responsibilities – Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Align with Delivery & QA Lead onrey constructability, commissioning readiness, and testing requirements.
• Support TPM with technical validation and change request evaluation.
• Provide guidance to site and commissioning teams during implementation.

Required Skills & Experience

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• 8+ years automation/controls design experience in mission‑critical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of BMS, PLC, SCADA, and industrial communication protocolsizó.
• Experience producing technical packages including I/O schedules, sequences, drawings, and architecture diagrams.
• Excellent documentation and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Electrical, or Controls Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred.
• Experience with hyperscale data center environments.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses
• Pension plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Relocation or living stipend (based on assignment)
• In‑house and factory training + tuition reimbursement
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• Casual, team‑oriented culture with regular events, free lunches, and company swag

Thermo Systems Culture

• Drive employee success through teamwork, growth, and trust.
• Drive customer success through quality delivery and continuous improvement.
• Drive financial strength We foster an environment of integrity, professionalism, and shared success—where collaboration and personal accountability define how we work together.

Visit www.thermosystems.com to learn more.

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.