Lead Control Systems Engineer

Meritus ·www.meritustalent.com

Location Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
Work type Hybrid
Salary GBP 55,000 - 65,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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MERITUS are recruiting for a Lead Control Systems Software Engineer to join our client based in Glasgow to support the delivery of complex industrial automation and energy infrastructure projects.

LEAD CONTROL SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER - £NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - GLASGOW (HYBRID, 3 DAYS ON-SITE) - SECTOR: ENERGY / INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

  • Lead the design and development of industrial control system software solutions, primarily using Siemens PLC platforms.
  • Oversee full project lifecycle delivery including requirements capture, system design, software development, testing, and commissioning.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring support to engineers across multiple project teams.
  • Interface directly with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and technical alignment.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning activities.
  • Contribute to both new-build and upgrade projects across power and energy infrastructure environments.

Skillset / experience required:

Essential:

  • Strong experience designing and programming Siemens PLC systems including TIA Portal, S7, and PCS7.
  • Proven background delivering PLC, SCADA, and DCS control systems within industrial or energy environments.
  • Experience working across full project lifecycles within control systems engineering.
  • Strong understanding of IEC 61131 programming languages including Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead engineering teams.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and client-facing project activities.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience within the Energy, Power Generation, Utilities, or other highly regulated sectors.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex automation projects.
  • Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.
  • Understanding of functional safety and control system standards.
  • Experience working within systems integration or engineering consultancy environments.

Benefits:

  • £Neg (Enquire for details)
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 6.5% matched pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Flexible / hybrid working options

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering and systems integration organisation delivering high-profile projects across the Energy sector. The role offers the chance to work on technically challenging programmes, provide technical leadership across major projects, and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure solutions.

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Who is hiring for the Lead Control Systems Engineer role?
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Where is the Lead Control Systems Engineer job located?
The Lead Control Systems Engineer role with Meritus is based in Glasgow, GB. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Lead Control Systems Engineer role remote?
Yes — the Lead Control Systems Engineer position at Meritus is hybrid. Candidates based in GB are preferred.
What does the Lead Control Systems Engineer role pay?
Meritus lists the Lead Control Systems Engineer role at GBP 55,000–65,000 per year.
Is the Lead Control Systems Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Meritus.
What experience level is the Lead Control Systems Engineer role?
The Lead Control Systems Engineer position is aimed at lead-level candidates.
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