Lead Controls SI Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm in the nuclear sector is seeking a Lead Controls SI Engineer for a permanent position in Grangemouth. The role involves managing a team, developing control systems, and working on complex projects with PLC and SCADA technologies. Ideal candidates will bring versatile engineering experience and be skilled in PLC & HMI software development. The company values a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Versatile systems engineer experience from PLC programs to site-wide integrations.
• Skilled in PLC & HMI software development using at least two major platforms.
• Familiar with communication protocols like EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and progress of a team as Lead Engineer.
• Develop streamlined control systems from user requirements.
• Conduct bench testing and on-site commissioning with clients.

Skills

PLC program development

HMI software development

SCADA systems

Electrical safety knowledge

Hands-on experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Schneider

Job description

Lead Controls SI Engineer – Permanent

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Lead Controls SI Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis. The role will be located in Grangemouth, Derby, Warrington and Stafford.

What you will be doing

• Acting as Lead Engineer, managing workload and progress of your team, working closely with the Project Manager to meet project milestones.
• Turning user requirements and existing software into powerful, streamlined control systems – giving old tech new life.
• Working on complex control system projects – from PLC and SCADA configuration to writing HMI logic.
• Bench testing your software and working side by side with clients for on‑site commissioning and SAT.
• Balancing time between the office and home while ensuring smooth and safe operation.

What you bring

• Versatile systems engineer experience – from first PLC programs to complex, site‑wide integrations.
• Skilled in PLC & HMI software development using at least two platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider).
• Familiar with communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/PA, and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Hands‑on experience with SCADA systems.
• Experience working with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices.
• Health and safety leadership with high standards.

Why We’re Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients’ mission critical objectives. We are smarter, faster, and more agile with a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them. We do Nuclear – we only do Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.