Lead Control Systems Engineer
Meritus • Manchester, Greater Manchester • Posted June 24, 2026
About the Role
MERITUS are recruiting for a Lead Control Systems Software Engineer to join our client based in Manchester to support the delivery of complex industrial automation and energy infrastructure projects.
LEAD CONTROL SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER - £NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - Manchester (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...
LEAD CONTROL SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER - £NEG (ENQUIRE FOR DETAILS) - Manchester (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...