Lead Control Systems Engineer (PLC & SCADA)

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fantastic basic salary

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (3 days in the office /

Training and development

6.5% pension scheme

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

Private healthcare

Résumé du poste

Russell Taylor Group Ltd is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to drive the technical delivery of process control and automation across energy projects. The role focuses on turning requirements into robust control philosophies, architectures and I/O schedules, with leadership of PLC development on Schneider, Rockwell and Siemens platforms.

The position requires strong communication, risk management and cross-team coordination, with hybrid work arrangements and travel to site as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical delivery of complex process control projects.
• Experience producing and assuring engineering documentation such as control philosophies, FDS/SDS, I/O schedules and test specs.
• Experience leading and organizing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong understanding of industrial cyber security, change control and configuration management.

Responsabilités

• Lead the technical delivery of process control, automation, SCADA and HMI systems across energy projects.
• Turn customer and operational requirements into control philosophies, system architectures, FDS, SDS, cause-and-effect and I/O schedules.
• Lead PLC software development on Schneider, Rockwell and Siemens platforms.
• Define industrial communications and integration, including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP3.
• Organise work packages, priorities and technical reviews across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning support and customer acceptance.
• Manage technical risk and change, and support estimates, programmes and procurement.
• Coach engineers and review their work.

Connaissances

Leadership

Technical delivery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Customer relations

Technical writing

Problem solving

Outils

Schneider PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

AVEVA SCADA

FactoryTalk

WinCC

Zenon

Description du poste

Lead Control Systems Engineer

Location - Stone, Staffordshire (Hybrid)

What's in it for you

• Fantastic basic salary
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home)
• Training and development
• 6.5% pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Private healthcare

What will you be doing?

• Leading the technical delivery of process control, automation, SCADA and HMI systems across energy projects
• Turning customer and operational requirements into control philosophies, system architectures, FDS, SDS, cause-and-effect and I/O schedules
• Leading and assuring PLC software development on Schneider, Rockwell and Siemens platforms
• Defining industrial communications and integration, including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP3
• Organising work packages, priorities and technical reviews across multidisciplinary teams
• Leading design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning support and customer acceptance
• Managing technical risk and change, and supporting estimates, programmes and procurement
• Coaching engineers and reviewing their work

Where you'll be doing it?

You'll be joining a well-established engineering business focused on operational technology and digital transformation. With decades of experience in advanced system integration, they deliver critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing, often in highly regulated environments. This role focuses on energy generation, storage, transmission and distribution projects. You'll be based in Stone, with travel to customer and operational sites when required.

What you'll need?

• Proven experience leading the technical delivery of complex process control or automation projects in energy or a similarly regulated industry
• Experience producing and assuring engineering documentation, such as control philosophies, FDS/SDS, I/O schedules and test specifications
• Experience leading and organising multidisciplinary technical teams
• A strong understanding of technical assurance, configuration management, change control and industrial cyber security
• Clear communication skills and confidence engaging with customers and suppliers
• Experience with Schneider, Rockwell or Siemens PLCs and SCADA platforms such as AVEVA, FactoryTalk, WinCC or Zenon (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site