Senior Lead Engineer

BlackBerry Inc.; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Company car or cash allowance

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership across regulated sectors, including Power, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Nuclear and Offshore. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance with IEC standards, and drive project delivery within scope, schedule and budget.

Based in the UK with hybrid work from St Neots, Daresbury or Aberdeen, you will define approaches, conduct risk assessments, and build trusted client relationships while advancing ABB's engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or HNC/HND with significant industry experience.
• Proven experience in engineering or technical roles within highly regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or as a technical specialist.
• Strong knowledge of process control systems, industrial automation, instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and DCS architectures; regulatory standards knowledge.
• Professional Engineering registration and/or Functional Safety certification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for assigned industry sectors with regulatory compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Define technical approaches, quality standards, milestones and resource plans.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments and compliance evaluations.
• Lead regulatory change assessments and implement solutions.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex engineering and regulatory challenges.
• Build relationships with customers, industry bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery to scope, schedule, budget and quality; drive improvements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project delivery

Industrial automation

Instrumentation & control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

HNC/HND with relevant experience

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DCS

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Senior Engineering Manager__As Senior Lead Engineer you provide technical leadership and industry expertise across complex engineering projects in highly regulated sectors including Power Generation, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Nuclear and Offshore. Drive technical excellence, regulatory compliance and successful project delivery while positioning ABB as the trusted authority for innovative solutions and emerging industry requirements.Our Team DynamicsOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.What's in it for you?We want you to bring your full self to work, your ideas, your energy and your ambition. You'll have the opportunity to apply deep technical expertise, influence engineering excellence and support the delivery of complex projects across critical industries.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAct as the technical authority for assigned industry sectors, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and ABB engineering practices.Lead, mentor and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams, promoting technical excellence, knowledge sharing and capability growth.Define technical approaches, quality standards, project milestones and resource plans across multiple concurrent projects.Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments and compliance evaluations to ensure safe, high-quality project delivery.Lead regulatory change assessments and implement appropriate technical and compliance solutions.Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering, operational and regulatory challenges.Build trusted relationships with customers, industry bodies and internal stakeholders, providing technical leadership throughout bids and project execution.Ensure successful delivery of projects to agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality targets while driving continuous improvement.Work model: hybrid from our St Neots, Daresbury or Aberdeen locationsQualifications for the RoleBachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process Control, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline) or HNC/HND with significant relevant industry experience.Proven experience in engineering or technical roles within highly regulated industries such as Power, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear or Offshore sectors.Proven experience leading engineering teams or operating as a recognised technical specialist.Strong knowledge of process control systems, industrial automation, instrumentation and multi-disciplinary engineering projects.Expertise in either ABB system upgrades and modernisation programmes or gas turbine replacement and renewal systems.Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations including IEC 61508/61511, IEC 62682, IEC 61882 and relevant sector-specific directives.Experience with PLC, SCADA and DCS architectures, configuration and implementation.Strong project delivery capability, including risk management, resource planning and stakeholder engagement.Professional Engineering registration and/or Functional Safety certification (desirable).Experience contributing to technical communities, industry initiatives or emerging energy transition technologies (desirable).BenefitsABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.Competitive salary25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assuranceFlexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globallyEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous employee referral schemePrivate medical coverGenerous bonus schemeCompany car or cash for car allowanceFor the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.More about usThe Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.Join us. Be part of the team where expertise makes a real difference every day.Run What Runs the World.#RunWithABBBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.