Lead control systems engineer (Full UK Citizens Only)
6 days ago
Peterborough
Lead / Senior Control Systems Engineer (Peterborough) We are looking for a hands-on Lead / Senior Control Systems Engineer to take ownership of projects from start to finish—design, programming, testing, and commissioning. You’ll work closely with the Commercial Manager and lead a team of engineers, helping drive quality delivery while mentoring junior staff, grads, and apprentices. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in growing the team and shaping the office. What you’ll be doing: • Managing full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning, • Designing and delivering control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI), • Leading client meetings, site visits, and technical discussions, • Programming across platforms like Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, AVEVA/Wonderware, GE SCADA, • Supporting and mentoring engineers to get the best out of the team, • Producing technical documentation and ensuring compliance, • Occasional site commissioning (some short stays away) What we’re looking for: • 5+ years in a senior/lead control systems role, • Strong experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, drives, and instrumentation, • Background in Electrical or Software Engineering (or similar), • Experience leading or mentoring engineers, • Comfortable working directly with clients, • Full UK driving licence Nice to have: • Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wonderware (or similar), • Instrumentation and electrical experience What’s on offer: • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30) + holiday trading, • Pension scheme, • Private healthcare (after 1 year), • Life assurance (after 5 years), • Company car scheme, • Training and development support, • Wellbeing programme + 24/7 counselling, • Perks/discount platform, • Regular social events, • Overtime/TIL and expenses, • Free parking (where available), • Access to pool cars/vans