VIQU IT

Job Vacancy Lead Controls Systems Software Engineer

Stone

VIQU IT

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
Stone, England, United Kingdom
Published on 28/07/2025

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Lead Software Engineer (Control Systems)


Location: Stone, Staffordshire


Type: Permanent


Salary: Market related





Our client, a leading organisation specialising in operational technology and digital transformation within the energy sector, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer (Control Systems) to join their team. Working in highly regulated industrial environments, the role focuses on software design, development, and implementation for control systems within energy Transmission and Distribution.





Role Overview:


You will lead software projects related to SCADA and RTU-based Substation Control Systems, overseeing the full project lifecycle from design through to delivery and testing. This role requires proven experience in control automation and software development, along with team leadership skills. Knowledge of Gateways, Bay Controllers, and RTUs is beneficial but not essential.





Key Responsibilities:









  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of software for Substation Control Systems.









  • Produce and review Function Design Specifications, System and Detailed Design Specifications, and Test Specifications.









  • Manage and perform internal and customer Factory Acceptance Tests.









  • Provide technical leadership across projects and mentor junior team members.









  • Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project success and adherence to QA standards.









  • Travel and work offsite as required.









Essential Experience:









  • Minimum 5 years' experience







Birmingham, United Kingdom
20 - 99 employees
Recruitment agency
At VIQU IT, we’re focused on bringing a knowledgeable and honest approach to IT recruitment, devoting ourselves to improving the quality of life for our candidates through excellent IT job opportunities, our clients with high-quality customer service, and our team through continual support and training. As an IT recruitment agency based in Birmingham and Southampton, our recruitment team works with everyone from global conglomerates to innovative SMEs, identifying high-quality IT contractors and permanent employees, in addition to providing consultancy services for IT project-based work.

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