Lead Controls (SI) Engineer

BMC Appointments Ltd; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer to spearhead automation projects in a supportive and safety-focused environment. You will lead a team, managing projects from design through to handover while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, alongside opportunities for professional development and career progression. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy a balanced work-life while contributing to innovative engineering solutions. If you have a passion for engineering and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness programmes

Opportunities for professional development

Performance-based bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years systems engineering experience required.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from design to handover.
• Manage and mentor a team of 3-5 engineers.

Skills

Systems Engineering

PLC Software Development

HMI Software Development

Communication Protocols

Health and Safety Practices

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Schneider

SCADA Systems

VMWare

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join a client who are one of the UK's largest design contractor

About the Role
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Permanent position
- Hybrid working hours
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programmes
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Supportive and safety-focused work environment

Duties/Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver automation projects through their entire lifecycle, from design to handover
- Develop Functional Design Specifications and PLC, HMI, SCADA software
- Conduct bench testing and integrated testing with control panels at our manufacturing facility
- Engage with SI and LV engineering delivery teams and multiple client stakeholders to complete FAT
- Oversee commissioning at client sites and complete SAT
- Manage and mentor a team of 3-5 engineers, ensuring efficient workload distribution
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers to meet contractual milestones
- Review design documents and test software developed by team members

About You
- Minimum of 8 years systems engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of safe working practices near electrical equipment
- High regard for health and safety
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Positive, approachable, and a good team player
- Proficient in PLC and HMI software development using devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider
- Experience with multiple communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP and PA, Modbus TCP/IP
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and VSDs
- Knowledge and experience in virtual machines (VMWare)
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word & Excel
- Full UK driving licence required

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