Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist

Summary of Role
Accountable for the delivery of engineering activities contributing to successful project delivery
You will be reporting to the Director of Engineering and Innovation
Job Responsibilities

• Ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting
• Supervision and motivation of 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
• Collaboration with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change.
• Participation 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
• Ownership of the Technical Construction File

Knowledge, 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
• Personal Qualities
• Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work
• Situational adaptability
• Good problem solver
• Hands on attitude
• Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon

Remuneration Package

• 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