Head of Controls Wanted!
Location: Leicester | Full Time
Salary: £60K+ (DOE) | On Site
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, we are recruiting for an experienced Head of Controls Engineering to join a well-established and forward-thinking engineering business based in Leicester.
This is a senior leadership role, ideal for someone looking to take full ownership of the controls function, leading from the front while driving technical excellence and team performance.
Roles & Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Lead, mentor, and develop the controls engineering team
Define and implement controls engineering strategy and best practices
Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and delivery
Project Delivery
Oversee multiple automation and controls projects from concept through to commissioning
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
Support project managers and engineering teams with technical guidance
Technical Oversight
Maintain high standards across PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, and controls architecture
Approve designs, specifications, and technical documentation
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Act as a senior technical point of contact for customers
Support with project bids, proposals, and technical solutions
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Resource & Performance Management
Manage team workload and resource allocation
Support recruitment and team growth
Monitor performance, quality, and delivery metrics
Requirements
Proven experience in a Controls / Automation leadership role
Strong background in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
Experience with HMI / SCADA systems and full controls architecture
Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams
Strong understanding of automation systems, special purpose machinery, or manufacturing environments
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management ability
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical and business needs
What’s on Offer
Salary of £60,000+ depending on experience
Senior leadership role with real influence on business direction
Opportunity to build and shape a high-performing controls team
Work on complex, high-value engineering and automation projects
Stable, growing business with strong future pipeline
Next Steps
Apply to this Head of Controls role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Charlie in our Engineering team on (phone number removed).
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
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