One of the UK's largest independent turnkey solutions provider is now seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team based in the West Midlands. Lead PLC Control Software Engineer£50,000 - £65,000 + Flexi-Time&Pension. 12.30 Friday Finish ! West Midlands. Ref: 23138 Lead Control Engineer - The Role: Deliver Software work packages of high integrity and complex control systems meeting customer&industry specifications, within budget and time constraints Lead a team of Software Engineers to deliver solutions Communicate internally&externally with customers at all levels, meeting their expectations Provide support to the testing/commissioning team during PAT&FAT testing Provide technical expertise to tenders as required Provide technical input towards EC&I function development Lead Software Engineer - The Person: Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with extensive experience in an Engineering workplace Must have a broad knowledge of designing PLC, HMI&SCADA software for complex systems Experience of PLC programming (Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Rockwell RSLogix5000, Schneider– Unity Pro) Experience of SCADA programming (Siemens WinCC, Rockwell – Factory Talk, Schneider – Citect, InTouch) Experience using LabView would be advantageous Previous experience working within the Nuclear industry would be an advantage Member of IET – chartered Engineer status preferableProficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools&administration of databases (MS Access, SQL, Oracle) Strong interpersonal&communication skills with design&problem-solving skills with a conscientious approach to Engineering design Knowledge and experience in the application of the latest relevant IEC standards and statuary legislation Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to motivate&co-ordinate a team of Software Engineers Maintain an understanding of the latest Engineering technology&innovations Located in the West Midlands, this role would be commutable from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall&surrounding areas. By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us and we will respond to your query as soon as possible. There are many more vacancies available on our website All respondents to this position must be eligible to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis - Automation Experts are unable to assist with the award of Visas or UK Work Permits. Due to high volumes of applications we may not be able to contact each and every person.