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Lead Control Systems Engineer

Job Posted: 9 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Lead Control Systems Engineer | Glasgow (Hybrid) 3 Days per week on-site | £Neg (Enquire for details) 

MERITUS are working with a leading engineering and systems integration organisation based in Glasgow. They're looking for a Lead Control Systems Software Engineer to take a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects. 

As a Lead Control Systems Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of industrial control system software, with a strong focus on PLC-based systems within energy environments. You will provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring the successful delivery of solutions that support the safe, efficient and reliable operation of energy assets.

Working across the full project lifecycle, you will be involved from initial concept and system design through to commissioning and client handover, supporting both new build and upgrade programmes across power and energy infrastructure.

Main Responsibilities: 

Lead the design and development of control system software solutions, primarily using Siemens PLC platforms
Oversee full project lifecycle delivery, including requirements capture, design, coding, testing, and commissioning
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers within project teams
Interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes and technical alignment
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning activities 

Required Skills / Experience: 

Strong experience in the design and programming of Siemens PLCs (e.g. TIA Portal, S7, PCS7)
Proven background delivering PLC/SCADA/DCS control systems within industrial environments
Experience working across full project lifecycles in control systems engineering
Strong knowledge of IEC 61131 programming languages (e.g. Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams and engage with clients 

Benefits: 

£Neg (Enquire for details) 
28 days holiday + bank holidays 
6.5% pension matched 
Private medical insurance
Remote / hybrid working options 

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent

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