Lead Control Systems Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for a Lead Control Systems Software Engineer to join our client based in Manchester to support the delivery of complex industrial automation and energy infrastructure projects.

LEAD CONTROL SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER - £NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - Manchester (HYBRID, 3 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: ENERGY / INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

• Lead the design and development of industrial control system software solutions, primarily using Siemens PLC platforms.
• Oversee full project lifecycle delivery including requirements capture, system design, software development, testing, and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring support to engineers across multiple project teams.
• Interface directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and technical alignment.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning activities.
• Contribute to both new-build and upgrade projects across power and energy infrastructure environments.

Skillset / experience required:

Essential:

• Strong experience designing and programming Siemens PLC systems including TIA Portal, S7, and PCS7.
• Proven background delivering PLC, SCADA, and DCS control systems within industrial or energy environments.
• Experience working across full project lifecycles within control systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of IEC 61131 programming languages including Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead engineering teams.
• Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and client-facing project activities.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within the Energy, Power Generation, Utilities, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex automation projects.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Understanding of functional safety and control system standards.
• Experience working within systems integration or engineering consultancy environments.

Benefits:

• £Neg (Enquire for details)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6.5% matched pension
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible / hybrid working options

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering and systems integration organisation delivering high-profile projects across the Energy sector. The role offers the chance to work on technically challenging programmes, provide technical leadership across major projects, and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure solutions.