Manager, Controls Engineering

Jobtailor; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Lead Controls Engineer to head a high-performing team responsible for the design, implementation, and commissioning of control systems for critical infrastructure projects.

You will mentor and develop engineers, champion safety, quality and operational excellence, and collaborate with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement and Project Management to deliver integrated, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong controls engineering knowledge within critical infrastructure environments (data centres, manufacturing, building systems).
• Experience in controls system design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance practices.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, CAFM systems, and critical facility infrastructure.
• Technical understanding of networks, servers, and virtualised environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build capability across a technical organisation.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex operational environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• A naturally collaborative and inclusive leader.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing priorities; curious and innovative.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Controls Engineers
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where people can grow and succeed
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and design reviews for control systems and infrastructure projects
• Partner with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk management across all engineering activities
• Support major infrastructure projects, testing activities, and system implementations
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained for long-term reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence

Skills

Controls Engineering

System Implementation

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Engineering Standards

CAFM Systems

Network Understanding

Server Management

Virtualised Environments

Coaching and Mentoring

Collaboration

Decision-Making

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

CAFM Systems

Job description

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Controls Engineers
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where people can grow and succeed
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and design reviews for control systems and infrastructure projects
• Partner with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk management across all engineering activities
• Support major infrastructure projects, testing activities, and system implementations
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained for long-term reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Strong controls engineering knowledge within a critical infrastructure environment such as data centres, manufacturing, or complex building systems
• Experience in controls system design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance practices
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, CAFM systems, and critical facility infrastructure
• Technical understanding of networks, servers, and virtualised environments
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build capability across a technical organisation
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex operational environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes
• A naturally collaborative and inclusive leader
• Passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing prioritiesCurious, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a strong customer-focused mindset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong expertise in Controls Engineering within critical infrastructure environments, focusing on system design, implementation, and maintenance. Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams while championing safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Controls System Design
• Team Leadership and Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Safety and Compliance
• Problem-Solving in Operational Environments

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Controls Engineering
• System Implementation
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Standards
• Quality Assurance Practices
• CAFM Systems
• Network Understanding
• Server Management
• Virtualised Environments

Soft Skills

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Decision-Making
• Communication
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Critical Infrastructure
• Data Centres
• Manufacturing
• Building Systems
• Operational Excellence