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Job Title


Lead Engineer (Drives Specialist)


Company : Russell Taylor


Location : Telford, West Midlands


Created : 2026-03-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionRead on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Lead Engineer; DrivesPermanentUK based; office and project travelDo you have experience leading drive and control system projects?Have you taken ownership of functional safety and technical delivery?Are you comfortable supervising engineers and signing off design work?What's in it for youExcellent Salary6K car allowance10% bonus5% pensionLife assurance 3x salary25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate medicalFlexible working and development programmeWhat will you be doing?Lead delivery of engineering activities across drive and control system projectsOwn the functional safety lifecycle and technical complianceSupervise and mentor engineers and external resourcesReview and verify design documentation and technical deliverablesWork with Project Managers on programme, cost and riskProduce and approve electrical and controls design documentation including FDS, SRS, SLD and cause and effectOversee PLC, HMI, SCADA and drive software designSupport FAT, commissioning and SATMaintain the Technical Construction FileWhere will you be doing it?You will join an established engineering and automation organisation delivering complex industrial projects across multiple sectors with a strong focus on technical standards, innovation and long term project delivery.What will you need?BEng, BSE or Level 6 apprenticeship in Electrical or Electronic EngineeringAt least 7 years in a similar controls or automation engineering roleStrong knowledge of electrical control systems and drivesExperience leading engineers and reviewing technical workUnderstanding of functional safety and project deliveryGood communication and stakeholder skillsProactive and hands on approachImportant Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. xjdpvnf It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .