Lead Controls Engineer

Job Description

• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team working on advanced technology

• Strong commitment to professional growth and development

• Join an award-winning company with sustainability at its core

Our client is a specialist in high-performance cooling and automation solutions that help data-driven industries reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and operate more sustainably. Their technologies are trusted worldwide to support both existing infrastructure and new developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the adaptation and improvement of PLC/HMI control systems already in use with customers.

• Contribute to new product initiatives by applying controls and automation expertise.

• Deliver system updates, optimise performance, and align functionality with client requirements.

• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, Sales, and Marketing teams to provide technical support.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop skills within the team.

• Provide hands-on assistance for customer trials, PLC setups, troubleshooting, and field support.

Key Requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical, Software, Mechanical, or related engineering field.

• Strong experience in PLC & HMI programming and industrial automation.

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, OPC UA, BACnet, SNMP).

• Sound understanding of control theory (e.g. PID controllers, feedback loops).

• Knowledge of hardware such as PLCs, sensors, and actuators.

• Awareness of compliance and safety standards (IEC, ISO, UL, ASHRAE).

• Experience within data centre or related sectors is beneficial but not essential.

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE

• Annual bonus scheme

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Pension scheme

• Health insurance and death in service benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Candidate Location: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Biggleswade, Northampton, Huntingdon