Lead Control Systems Engineer (PLC & SCADA)

Lead Control Systems Engineer
Location - Stone, Staffordshire (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer ready to lead complex energy projects?
Do you enjoy setting the technical direction while staying close to PLC and SCADA delivery?
Would you like a role where you coach engineers and help shape engineering standards?
What's in it for you:
Fantastic basic salary
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home)
Training and development
6.5% pension scheme
Life assurance (4x annual salary)
Private healthcare

What will you be doing?
Leading the technical delivery of process control, automation, SCADA and HMI systems across energy projects
Turning customer and operational requirements into control philosophies, system architectures, FDS, SDS, cause-and-effect and I/O schedules
Leading and assuring PLC software development on Schneider, Rockwell and Siemens platforms
Defining industrial communications and integration, including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, IEC 60870-5-104 and DNP3
Organising work packages, priorities and technical reviews across multidisciplinary teams
Leading design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning support and customer acceptance
Managing technical risk and change, and supporting estimates, programmes and procurement
Coaching engineers and reviewing their work

Where you'll be doing it?
You'll be joining a well-established engineering business focused on operational technology and digital transformation. With decades of experience in advanced system integration, they deliver critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing, often in highly regulated environments.
This role focuses on energy generation, storage, transmission and distribution projects. You'll be based in Stone, with travel to customer and operational sites when required.
What you'll need:
Proven experience leading the technical delivery of complex process control or automation projects in energy or a similarly regulated industry
Experience producing and assuring engineering documentation, such as control philosophies, FDS/SDS, I/O schedules and test specifications
Experience leading and organising multidisciplinary technical teams
A strong understanding of technical assurance, configuration management, change control and industrial cyber security
Clear communication skills and confidence engaging with customers and suppliers
Experience with Schneider, Rockwell or Siemens PLCs and SCADA platforms such as AVEVA, FactoryTalk, WinCC or Zenon (desirable)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site

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