Senior Lead Drives & Control Systems Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Chelmsley Wood; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for a Lead Drives & Control Systems Engineer to oversee the design and delivery of advanced control systems. This position involves leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a BEng/BSc or equivalent, a minimum of 7 years' experience in industrial automation, and expertise in Functional Safety. The role offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, medical plan, and flexible working.

Benefits

25 days of holidays plus Bank Holidays

Bonus scheme

BUPA Medical plan

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in industrial control systems.
• Strong Functional Safety experience with SIL/PL rated systems.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams successfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical/controls workstream on projects.
• Produce design deliverables like Functional Design Specifications.
• Mentor graduates, apprentices, and junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Functional Safety knowledge

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

BEng/BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Level 6 Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Drive systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff)

Job description

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for a Lead Drives & Control Systems Engineer to oversee the design and delivery of advanced control systems. This position involves leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a BEng/BSc or equivalent, a minimum of 7 years' experience in industrial automation, and expertise in Functional Safety. The role offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, medical plan, and flexible working.