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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