Lead Control Systems Engineer

Live 2 Help recruitment; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Live 2 Help recruitment in Telford is seeking a Senior Engineer to own control systems projects from concept to commissioning. You will report to the Controls Manager and contribute to a collaborative engineering team, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical control systems, excellent communication, and a proactive, hands-on approach to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum BEng, BSc, or Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client requirements to inform control systems design.
• Produce design documentation including Function Design Specifications and Safety Requirements Specifications, SLDs, and diagrams.
• Review designs and handover to Hardware Design team.
• Develop Software Design Specifications and outputs for PLC, HMI, SCADA, robot and drive systems.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing and site acceptance testing.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Project lifecycle

Hands-on attitude

Education

BEng/BSc Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Level 6 Apprenticeship

Job description

Live 2 Help recruitment in Telford is seeking a Senior Engineer to own control systems projects from concept to commissioning. You will report to the Controls Manager and contribute to a collaborative engineering team, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical control systems, excellent communication, and a proactive, hands-on approach to project delivery.