Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist
CV-LibraryTF3, Malinslee, Telford and WrekinpermanentPosted: 17 March 2026
Apply NowAre you ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects and shape the future of functional safety and control systems? We’re looking for a driven, technically exceptional engineering leader who thrives on innovation, accountability, and delivering excellence.
This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and innovate.
As our Lead Engineer, you will be accountable for delivering engineering activities that directly contribute to successful, high-quality project outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Innovation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee the full functional safety lifecycle, and ensure engineering excellence from concept through commissioning.
What you'll be doing
* Taking ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting
* Supervising and motivating teams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards
* Mentoring of apprentices, trainees, juniors and graduate engineers
* Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change
* Participating in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
* Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc
* Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g. PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc
* Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
* Taking ownership of the Technical Construction File
Skills & Experience
* Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
* Minimum of 7 years in a similar role
* Excellent understanding of electrical control systems
What's on offer
* Competitive salary
* Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
* Bonus scheme
* BUPA Medical plan
* Car allowance
* Pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Employee assistance programme
* Flexible working
* Programme of personal development & training
* Free car parking
* EV charge points on-site
* Social & wellbeing activity programme
* Bike 2 work scheme
This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and innovate.
As our Lead Engineer, you will be accountable for delivering engineering activities that directly contribute to successful, high-quality project outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Innovation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee the full functional safety lifecycle, and ensure engineering excellence from concept through commissioning.
What you'll be doing
* Taking ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting
* Supervising and motivating teams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards
* Mentoring of apprentices, trainees, juniors and graduate engineers
* Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change
* Participating in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
* Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc
* Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g. PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc
* Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing
* Taking ownership of the Technical Construction File
Skills & Experience
* Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
* Minimum of 7 years in a similar role
* Excellent understanding of electrical control systems
What's on offer
* Competitive salary
* Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
* Bonus scheme
* BUPA Medical plan
* Car allowance
* Pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Employee assistance programme
* Flexible working
* Programme of personal development & training
* Free car parking
* EV charge points on-site
* Social & wellbeing activity programme
* Bike 2 work scheme