Controls Technical Lead / Senior Controls Engineer
Controls Technical Lead / Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Remote (working EMEA hours)
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Permanent
Travel: Minimal
The Role
We are recruiting a Controls Technical Lead / Senior Controls Engineer to join a global engineering organisation delivering highly standardised, large-scale automation and controls solutions across EMEA. This is a permanent, remote role working EMEA hours, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to operate as a technical authority within controls, SCADA, and automation systems.
The Controls Technical Lead will support the development, governance, and continuous improvement of control system standards, working closely with internal engineering teams and external delivery partners.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as client representative for the review of controls network architecture, SCADA, and HMI submittals and drawings
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Ensure controls and automation standards are maintained, updated, and adhered to across the EMEA fleet
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Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of SCADA, HMI, and Data Concentrator systems
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Assist with new feature development, product updates, release packages, and release notes
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Provide technical project management support to the Controls team
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Support controls design across:
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HV Substations
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MV Electrical Yards
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MV Mechanical Yards
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LV Building systems
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Develop and maintain controls documentation, programming tools, and reusable code templates
Requirements
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Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Power Management Systems (PMS)
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Minimum 5+ years’ experience in controls and industrial network systems
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Strong experience with Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1+ with Perspective
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Experience with industrial communication protocols including IEC 61850 MMS, Modbus, and DNP3
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Experience with Siemens SICAM A8000, SEL RTAC, or Schneider EPO 2022 (desirable)
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Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
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Strong communication skills and experience working in distributed, remote engineering teams
Why Join
This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly technical, engineering-led environment focused on consistency, quality, and scalable global standards. You will have the chance to influence controls strategy at a regional level while benefiting from remote working, minimal travel, and long-term career progression on complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects