Lead Engineer Drive System Specialist

Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist in Telford (TF3) | MDE Consultants Ltd Search Search Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist MDE Consultants Ltd View Profile Telford (TF3) Permanent Published: 1 month ago Up to £65,000 per annum Lead Engineer – Drive System Specialist MDE Consultants Ltd Are you ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects and shape the future of functional safety and control systems? We’re looking for a driven, technically exceptional engineering leader who thrives on innovation, accountability, and delivering excellence. This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, mentor, and innovate. As our Lead Engineer , you will be accountable for delivering engineering activities that directly contribute to successful, high-quality project outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Innovation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee the full functional safety lifecycle, and ensure engineering excellence from concept through commissioning. What you'll be doing Taking ownership of the Functional Safety lifecycle within a project setting Supervising and motivating teams of engineers (including external resources) within a project setting, including the verification of deliverables in line with client expectations, legal requirements and industry standards Mentoring of apprentices, trainees, juniors and graduate engineers Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure quality delivery to budget and on time, including the identification and mitigation of project risks and technical change Participating in the Engineering Management Working Group, contributing to the development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g. PLC / HMI / SCADA / Robot / Drives / BMS / etc Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing Taking ownership of the Technical Construction File Skills & Experience Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering Minimum of 7 years in a similar role Excellent understanding of electrical control systems What's on offer Competitive salary Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) Bonus scheme BUPA Medical plan Car allowance Pension scheme Life Insurance Employee assistance programme Flexible working Programme of personal development & training Free car parking EV charge points on-site Social & wellbeing activity programme Bike 2 work scheme In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Bristol Company size 0 - 49 Delivering expertise globally Experts in global recruitment of highly skilled
professionals: Since 2007, MDE Group has been involved in the provision and
management of specialist construction, engineering, and support personnel to
major clients around the world. Whilst our international reach is vast, our
focus is on delivering tailored local services for our client’s projects and
business. Helping people is at the
heart of our business; whether it is assisting a candidate to make their next
career step or working with a client to man up a project, so it doesn’t miss a
deadline. We never forget the human element are very aware of how our actions
can effect people lives. Looking for new talent? We deliver expertise! We work closely with our clients to resolve their
talent acquisition and manpower challenges. By offering a range of services we
are able to tailor a solution as unique as our clients, which not only delivers
results but efficiency and cost savings. We offer services in: Permanent Recruitment Temporary and Contract Recruitment Executive Search Recruitment Outsourcing – RPO & MSP Workforce & HR Consulting Global Mobility Services Flexible staffing and mobility solutions MDE provides recruitment and global mobility services
across multiple verticals, whether it's temporary staffing for a local
production facility to ramp up the workfroce during peak season or scaling a
contingent workforce for an offshore facility sourcing expats to relocate
across the globe. MDE operates in the following sectors: Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Marine & Shipbuilding Engineering & Manufacturing Warehousing & Industrial Professional Services Similar Lead Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Proposals Engineer Proactive Personnel - Telford Telford (TF2) From £40,000 to £50,000 per annum 1 week ago Production Engineer Prince Personnel Limited Telford (TF2) From £34,000 to £45,000 per annum in 2 weeks NEW Senior Product Engineer Gerrell & Hard Birmingham (B37) 3 weeks ago Senior Control Systems Engineer Russell Taylor Group Ltd Stafford, Staffordshire £50000 - £60000 per annum 1 week ago Electrical Assembly Supervisor Proactive Personnel - Chester Stafford Park, Telford (TF3), TF3 Up to £40,000 per annum 3 weeks ago Programme Chief Engineer Safran Wolverhampton (WV1) Negotiable 2 weeks ago Senior Controls Engineer MDE Consultants Ltd Telford (TF3) Up to £65,000 per annum 1 month ago Days Maintenance Engineer Proactive Personnel Ltd Telford (TF1) From £43,000 to £45,000 per annum 1 week ago Lead PCS7 Engineer Russell Taylor Group Ltd Stafford, Staffordshire £55000 - £65000 per annum 1 week ago Electrical Engineer Building Services HARPER ADAMS ENTERPRISES LIMITED Telford (TF7) From £30,000 to £40,000 per annum Plus Company Car/Van 1 week ago Lead Engineer jobs Lead Engineer jobs in Telford IT jobs IT jobs in Telford Specialist jobs Specialist jobs in Telford Jobs in Telford Engineer jobs Lead Technician jobs Lead Tech jobs Project Engineer jobs Lead Design Engineer jobs Lead Civil Engineer jobs Lead Mechanical Engineer jobs Lead Specialist jobs Sky Engineer jobs Head Engineer jobs Chief Engineer jobs Engineering Consultant jobs Lead Electrical Engineer jobs Engineer Technician jobs Engineering Lead jobs Senior Lead Engineer jobs Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs Jobseekers Recruiters Download The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026