This is an internal vacancy at ITI Group and only ITI colleagues should apply. We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Safety & Control team in Sheffield. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will take a central role in shaping and delivering innovative control systems projects across our diverse industries. You’ll lead the design, development, and integration of technical solutions while supporting the Principal Engineer/Project Manager in guiding the project team. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and develop talent, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build strong client relationships, all while driving high-quality, standards-compliant solutions. With your expertise in control systems associated with software, you’ll play a key role in problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and contributing to project planning and budgets, helping to shape both project success and your own professional growth. Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology. You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value. At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine. You will: Lead the technical relationship with our software partners. Support the creation and delivery of the technology roadmap in relation to software. Act as the primary engineering point of contact for partner escalations and collaborative planning sessions. Chair and drive technical working groups to align on priorities, manage risks, and design decisions. Support the development and lead the implementation of our strategic software objectives. Support organisational governance by providing expert input into design forums. Act as the Technical Authority (TA) for major software initiatives and offer guidance to the wider team. Set and uphold engineering standards, guiding teams on best practice. Provide clear technical direction on complex problems, helping teams make informed, high-quality decisions. Review and approve complex system architectures, designs, and detailed specifications to meet client requirements. Manage the integration of the overall systems compatibility, performance and compliance. Be accountable for the system testing and validation routines to verify that systems meet design specifications and performance criteria. Lead and approve the delivery of comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans, operator manuals and quality documentation. Analyse and translate client requirements into functional and non-functional specifications independently or as a part of a larger team, whilst checking against any compliance standards. Lead technical discussions with the project teams and identify and resolve technical issues. Plan and lead commissioning at client sites. Coordinate the testing and troubleshooting of bespoke systems. Identify and champion changes and improvements as opportunities arise. Identify training opportunities in line with the project requirements, inclusive of mandatory training. Provide coaching, mentorship and technical guidance to the team, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. Support the maintenance and/or development of the Client interface, this includes being the technical lead in project meetings with clients. Feed into the technical sign off during the bidding process, including approval of time. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, workshop and project management, to ensure successful project delivery. Communicate and report to relevant stakeholders and colleagues to ensure project success. Accurately report technical delivery, highlighting successes, failures and recovery plans. Successfully identify and complete all relevant training both in-house and external, as required. Support and plan for resource, identifying skill gaps. Support the onboarding and induction of the team. Identify and escalate any welfare and/or wellbeing issues. Identify and communicate current and future resourcing needs, supporting the recruitment process as required. Identify unacceptable and challenging behaviours, escalating when appropriate. Successful close out of projects. Follow all health and safety regulations, procedures and protocols. Be responsible for overall delivery of project scopes to company quality management system, processes and procedures. Have good knowledge of client specific standards and international standards. Assist with any other duties reasonably requested and in line with the requirements of the post and deputise for the Principal Engineer/Project Manager. We are looking for: Experience and Knowledge A minimum of 7 years’ experience in systems engineering. Performing at a minimum Core level for the relevant/required skills for the role, as outlined in the Career Dimensions tool. Technical Expertise of Software Packages relevant to the role of a Senior Systems i.e. SCADA packages, PLC packages and HMI packages. Specific industry experience will be required in certain specialisms, such as highly regulated industries. Experience in the application of systems engineering principles and methodologies. Familiarity and experience in the application of system integration processes, tools and technologies. A good understanding of industry and company quality management systems, process and procedure. Experience of software development/hardware integration. Experience working on client sites. Skills and Abilities Good verbal, written and presentation skills for effective collaboration and client interaction. An ability to provide technical solutions in the bidding process, including estimating of time. The ability to demonstrate good principles of leadership and management. In line with our company values we are looking for someone who, Will ' Deliver ' what we promise Will demand the highest levels of ' Safety and Security ' Will apply ' Technical Mastery ' Is committed to ' Continual Learning ' Can work ' Collaboratively ' Will challenge the norm to make a difference through ' Innovation ' Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine! Find out more about what we can offer you by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group Website. At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits, to attract and retain talent, which include: 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Pension Payment of professional membership fees Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice Enhanced family friendly policies ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page. This is an internal vacancy at ITI Group and only ITI colleagues should apply. Application Deadline: 5th December 2025 We'll aim to conduct first interview w/c 8th December 2025.