At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of innovative control systems for energy projects.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm in Manchester with a focus on energy and automation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and technical leadership in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while leading exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Strong Siemens PLC programming skills and experience in project lifecycle management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
MERITUS are recruiting for a Lead Control Systems Software Engineer to join our client based in Manchester to support the delivery of complex industrial automation and energy infrastructure projects.
Lead the design and development of industrial control system software solutions, primarily using Siemens PLC platforms. Oversee full project lifecycle delivery including requirements capture, system design, software development, testing, and commissioning. Provide technical leadership and mentoring support to engineers across multiple project teams. Interface directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and technical alignment. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning activities. Contribute to both new-build and upgrade projects across power and energy infrastructure environments.
Skillset / experience required:
- Essential: Strong experience designing and programming Siemens PLC systems including TIA Portal, S7, and PCS7. Proven background delivering PLC, SCADA, and DCS control systems within industrial or energy environments. Experience working across full project lifecycles within control systems engineering. Strong understanding of IEC 61131 programming languages including Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead engineering teams. Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and client-facing project activities.
- Desirable: Previous experience within the Energy, Power Generation, Utilities, or other highly regulated sectors. Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex automation projects. Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols. Understanding of functional safety and control system standards. Experience working within systems integration or engineering consultancy environments.
Benefits:
- £Neg (Enquire for details)
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- 6.5% matched pension
- Private medical insurance
- Flexible / hybrid working options
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering and systems integration organisation delivering high-profile projects across the Energy sector. The role offers the chance to work on technically challenging programmes, provide technical leadership across major projects, and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure solutions.
Lead Control Systems Engineer in Manchester employer: Yolk Recruitment Ltd
MERITUS is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Manchester. With flexible hybrid working options, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and a generous holiday allowance, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The opportunity for technical leadership and involvement in high-profile energy projects ensures meaningful career growth and development within a supportive environment.
