Lead Engineer

Company:  Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
Location: Trench
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

About this position

Are you an Control Systems Engineer looking who has a passion for automation? We are currently working with a leading UK power and automation solutions provider and systems integrator. They combine innovative technologies with extensive industry knowledge and experience, supporting customers throughout the asset lifecycle to enhance the performance of their business.

They have proven experience and application knowledge in industries including; Metals, Automotive, Marine & Ports, Food & Beverage, Energy, Construction Materials, Pulp & Paper, FMCG. The company delivers value at all stages of manufacturing. Not only do they design and build, but they also support and improve operations.

The ideal candidate will be accountable for the delivery of engineering activities contributing to successful project delivery and will be reporting to the Director of Engineering and Innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting.
  • Supervision and motivation of teams 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.
  • Collaboration with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change.
  • Participation in 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.
  • Ownership of the Technical Construction File.
  • Other duties as required.


Experience Required:

  • 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.
  • Full control systems experience.
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