Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist
Are 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