Lead Controls Engineer

Manchester
8 months ago
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We are recruiting for an established Engineering Consultancy firm looking for an experienced and highly skilled Lead Controls Engineer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the design delivery process, ensuring the integration of multidisciplinary design and delivering high-quality control systems for industrial automation environments.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and delivery of control systems across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Provide technical expertise in the design and implementation of Instrumentation, PLC, and SCADA systems for industrial processes.
Oversee the integration and development of motor control systems, including system architecture and related components.
Manage and implement fieldbus/communication networks for seamless integration of systems.
Work with P&ID's (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and provide technical input during design phases.
Ensure compliance with ATEX installation practices and functional safety standards for the safe operation of control systems in hazardous environments.
Develop detailed control specifications (URS/FDS), define system requirements, and create schedules to meet client and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure project objectives, timelines, and budgets are met.
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering or related field.
Proven experience in leading design delivery of control systems within a industrial automation environment.
Strong knowledge of ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation) design, including PLC, SCADA, and associated systems.
In-depth understanding of motor control systems and their integration into industrial processes.
Experience working with fieldbus/communication networks (e.g., Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
Sound knowledge of P&ID's and the ability to work effectively with process engineers to ensure system integrity.
Expertise in ATEX installation practices and the ability to design solutions that adhere to safety standards in hazardous environments.
Strong understanding of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508/61511).
Experience developing User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop schedules, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Previous leadership experience within a multidisciplinary design environment.Desirable Skills:

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation.
Experience with modern control system design software (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley).
Knowledge of cybersecurity within industrial control systems.
Familiarity with ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards.What We Offer:

Unique benefits package.
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Career development and progression opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work-life balance culture.If you are a dynamic and experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for leading design projects and driving innovation, we encourage you to apply

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