Lead Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team in Cumbria. In this role, you will lead and control the design, development, and integration of control systems projects for various industries and clients.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to support the Principal Engineer/Project Manager in leading the project team and technical solutions, mentoring the team, and working closely with cross-functional teams and the clients to ensure the successful delivery of control solutions.

This role requires a depth of knowledge and experience of control systems, associated software/hardware, and a strategic approach to problem-solving.



Salary: Up to £65,000, depending upon skills and experience.

Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology.

You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value.

At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

You will:

• Successfully identify and complete all relevant training both in-house and external, as required. 
• Review and approve complex system architectures, designs, and detailed specifications to meet client requirements. 
• Manage the integration of the overall systems compatibility, performance and compliance.  
• Be accountable for the system testing and validation routines to verify that systems meet design specifications and performance criteria.  
• Lead and approve the delivery of comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans, operator manuals and quality documentation. 
• Analyse and translate client requirements into functional and non-functional specifications independently or as a part of a larger team, whilst checking against any compliance standards.  
• Lead technical discussions with the project teams and identify and resolve technical issues.  
• Plan and lead commissioning at client sites. 
• Coordinate the testing and troubleshooting of bespoke systems.  
• Identify and champion changes and improvements as opportunities arise. 
• Identify training opportunities in line with the project requirements, inclusive of mandatory training.  
• Provide coaching, mentorship and technical guidance to the team, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. 
• Support the maintenance and/or development of the Client interface, this includes being the technical lead in project meetings with clients.  
• Feed into the technical sign off during the bidding process, including approval of time. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, workshop and project management, to ensure successful project delivery. 
• Communicate and report to relevant stakeholders and colleagues to ensure project success. 
• Accurately report technical delivery, highlighting successes, failures and recovery plans. 
• Support and plan resource, identifying skill gaps.  
• Support the onboarding and induction of the team.  
• Identify and escalate any welfare and/or wellbeing issues.  
• Identify and communicate current and future resourcing needs, supporting the recruitment process as required.  
• Identify unacceptable and challenging behaviours, escalating when appropriate.  
• Successfully close out projects.  
• Follow all health and safety regulations, procedures and protocols. 
• Be responsible for overall delivery of project scopes to company quality management system, processes and procedures. 
• Have good knowledge of client specific standards and international standards. 
• Be a technical expert during quality and technical reviews, can conduct reviews on peers. 
• Assist with any other duties reasonably requested and in line with the requirements of the post and deputise for the Principal Engineer/Project Manager.  

We are looking for:

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in systems engineering/hardware or electrical design. 
• Performing at a minimum Core level for the relevant/required skills for the role, as outlined in the Career Dimensions tool. 
• Technical Expertise of Software Packages relevant to the role of a Senior Systems/Hardware Engineer i.e. AutoCAD Electrical, SCADA packages, PLC packages and HMI packages. 
• Specific industry experience will be required in certain specialisms, such as highly regulated industries.  
• Experience in the application of systems engineering principles and methodologies. 
• Familiarity and experience in the application of system integration processes, tools and technologies. 
• A good understanding of industry and company quality management systems, process and procedure. 
• Experience of software development/hardware integration. 
• Experience working on client sites 

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal, written and presentation skills for effective collaboration and client interaction. 
• The ability to demonstrate good principles of leadership and management 
• An ability to provide technical solutions in the bidding process, including estimating of time.  

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who,

📈Will 'Deliver' what we promise

🦺Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'

🏆Will apply 'Technical Mastery'

🧠Is committed to 'Continual Learning'

🤝Can work 'Collaboratively'

💡Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'

Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine! Find out more about what we can offer you by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group Website.

At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits, to attract and retain talent, which include:

• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page.