Lead Automation Engineer - Sheffield - c.£65,000 (+/- DoE) The Situation 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 UKs critical infrastructure. This is a team leadership position, managing a team of c.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. Key Responsibilities 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 Location: Sheffield - Initially onsite with ability to work 2 days from home over time. Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (+/-) dependent on experience Essential Experience to Secure Interview - Lead Automation Engineer Strong background in SW & automation of mechanical systems (motors & drivers) PLC programming experience – Allen Bradley, Ro...