At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical automation projects in a live chemical plant environment.
- Company: A leading industrial automation and systems integration business.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on leadership role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on innovative solutions and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex automation projects in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in automation within regulated process environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview A leading industrial automation and systems integration business is supporting an upcoming automation project at a brownfield chemical manufacturing facility in Royston and is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Lead .
The role will focus on the technical delivery of a complex automation scope within a live operating chemical plant environment.
The successful contractor will provide hands-on technical leadership across control systems design, integration, testing, commissioning and site implementation.
This role would suit a senior automation professional with proven experience delivering brownfield controls upgrades in chemical, batch manufacturing, pharmaceutical, speciality chemical, petrochemical, COMAH or other regulated process environments.
Role Purpose The Technical Lead will be responsible for leading the technical automation scope across the project lifecycle, acting as the key interface between the systems integration team, end client, engineering disciplines, vendors, site operations and commissioning teams.
The role requires someone who can combine strong technical controls knowledge with pragmatic brownfield delivery experience, ensuring the automation solution is safe, robust, compliant and practical for a live production site.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the technical automation and controls scope for a brownfield chemical plant upgrade project.
Act as the main technical point of contact for automation, control systems and integration matters.
Review and guide technical design decisions across PLC, SCADA/HMI, Batch, instrumentation interfaces and control architecture.
Provide technical direction to automation engineers, software engineers, commissioning engineers and third-party suppliers.
Ensure the proposed automation solution is suitable for a live operating plant environment.
Challenge technical assumptions and identify practical delivery risks early.
Project Delivery Support the delivery of automation engineering activities from design through to commissioning and handover.
Contribute to project planning, engineering schedules, technical deliverables and milestone tracking.
Coordinate automation interfaces with process, mechanical, electrical, EC
Technical Lead employer: Progressive Recruitment
As a leading employer in the field of flame and combustion systems, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and innovation. Our Ellesmere Port location offers competitive market rates, along with opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for skilled Technical Project Managers to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
