Lead Automation Engineer

Lead Automation Engineer - Sheffield - c.£65,000 (+/- DoE)

A bespoke engineering solutions provider are looking to expand their engineering capability by hiring a Lead Automation Engineer.

The Lead Automation Engineer will be working on one of their flagship projects, delivering upgrade work to some of the UK’s critical infrastructure. This is a team leadership position, managing a team of approximately 4 engineers + potential subcontractors. The Lead Automation Engineer will be involved from design through to development, commissioning and long‑term support (4‑5 years). You will have a high degree of autonomy and be responsible for technical leadership and code review.

• Structured software development leadership
• Reviewing and assuring code quality
• Managing development activities and delivery timelines
• Commissioning and FAT activities
• Supporting projects through full lifecycle
• Integration with mechanical/electrical systems
• Maintaining safety and compliance standards
• Supporting team development and hiring

Sheffield – Initially onsite with ability to work 2 days from home over time.

£55,000 – £65,000 (+/-) dependent on experience

• Strong background in SW & automation of mechanical systems (motors & drivers)
• PLC programming experience Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens etc
• Led on technical delivery or had senior mentorship experience
• Capability to review and oversee code
• Security clearance eligibility (BPSS minimum)

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an ongoing basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.