Lead Controls Engineer

Xcede; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist to oversee complex engineering projects. The ideal candidate will manage engineering activities, ensure compliance with safety standards, and mentor junior engineers. Responsibilities include leading functional safety lifecycle activities and developing control system designs. This role offers opportunities to lead Factory Acceptance Testing and work on significant engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across projects.
• Take full ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle.
• Supervise and motivate teams of engineers.
• Mentor apprentices and junior engineers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to deliver projects on time.
• Develop electrical and controls concept designs.
• Produce software design specifications and related deliverables.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist to take ownership of engineering activities across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering activities across projects, ensuring compliance with client expectations, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Take full ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within projects.
• Supervise, guide, and motivate teams of engineers, including external contractors, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor apprentices, trainees, junior, and graduate engineers to foster professional development.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to deliver projects on time and within budget, proactively identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Participate in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop electrical and controls concept designs, including Functional Design Specifications, Safety Requirements Specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Network Topologies, Device Layouts, Cause & Effect Matrices, and Safety Block Diagrams.
• Produce software design specifications and develop software / configuration deliverables for PLCs, HMI, SCADA, robots, drives, BMS, and related systems.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Maintain and own the Technical Construction File.
• Undertake other duties as required to support project and business objectives.