Lead Control Systems Engineer

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 CONTROL SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER - £NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - Manchester (HYBRID, 3 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: ENERGY / INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION • 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.