Team Lead – Controls Engineering

Job Reference: WM-3312

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Job Title:                     Team Lead – Controls Engineering

Salary:                         £55,000 – £70,000

Benefits:                      Performance Based Bonus, Flexible Working Hours, Pension Plan, Time Off

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Hebburn, Newcastle

Job Start date:            ASAP

Shift Pattern:               Monday to Friday (37.5 hours)

 

We’re supporting our client, a technology powerhouse that brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers and society based in Hebburn, Newcastle who are looking for a Team Lead- Controls Engineering to join their growing team.

 

Position Overview: This role is based at the Hebburn office and would be a Hybrid role where you can work remotely for 2/3 days per week. The successful candidate will be in Team Lead role for the Substation Control System Team with the responsibility of leading our delivery team on helping upgrade existing infrastructure using Siemens latest portfolio of control systems to ensure future sustainability for T&D network.

 

Responsibilities for Senior Control Design Engineer:

  • Managing, leading and coaching the Transmission SCS delivery team (6-8 people).
  • Provide support to the team to ensure projects are delivered to highest quality standards and on time.
  • Ensure compliance with customer technical specifications on projects delivered by the team.
  • Work with the team to develop and deliver cost saving initiatives.
  • Develop / Implement / Quality Control of the control systems delivery processes.
  • Liaise with internal/external engineers to provide complete solutions.
  • Resource/Project allocation management of the team.
  • Providing technical input for the pre-sales activities.
  • Attend internal and external design reviews providing technical input.

 

About You:

  • Experience on leading a multi-skilled engineering team.
  • Growth mindset with ambition to continue the collaborative environment between the engineering teams.
  • Experience of National Grid delivery and/or Control / Automation background.
  • A minimum qualification of HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and/or experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Industry

 

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Senior Control Design Engineer, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK