Are you ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects and shape the future of functional safety and control systems? Were looking for a driven, technically exceptional engineering leader who thrives on innovation, accountability, and delivering excellence.

This is more than a role its an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and innovate.

As ourLeadEngineer, you will be accountable for delivering engineering activities that directly contribute to successful, high-quality project outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Innovation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee the full functional safety lifecycle, and ensure engineering excellence from concept through commissioning.

What you'll be doing

• Taking ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting
• Supervisingand motivatingteams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards
• Mentoring of apprentices, trainees, juniors and graduate engineers
• Collaboratingwith Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change
• Participatingin the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc
• Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g. PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc
• Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
• Taking ownership of the Technical Construction File

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years in a similar role
• Excellent understanding of electrical control systems

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• BUPA Medical plan
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working
• Programme of personal development & training
• Free car parking
• EV charge points on-site
• Social & wellbeing activity programme
• Bike 2 work scheme

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