Job Title
Software Technical Lead

Employment Type
Contract
Estimated Duration – 6 Months

Location
Chesterfield

The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to have the chance of joining a well-established UK engineering business located in Aberdeen as an experienced Software Technical Lead.

• Are you a proven Software Technical Lead where you have extensive experience of leading a team with a strong focus on programme adherence?
• Do you have knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC's and WinCC SCADA systems?
• Would you be interested in joining a well-established engineering consultancy on long-term projects?

If you’ve answered yes, then read on to find out how you could be involved in driving the next major project and get in touch to avoid missing out!

Your duties and responsibilities will be:
Looking for a Software Technical Lead to provide technical support and guidance to the Software Engineering Team, ensuring smooth project progress in line with the agreed programme.
 

 
•    Overall technical and engineering Software Team leadership
•    Working closely with and supporting the Software Project Manager in all aspects of technical delivery and scope management
•    Lead the technical and quality requirements for the Software Team
•    Technical support during integrated system testing, CFAT and SAT
•    Review of documents created by the project team
•    Ensure project adherence to company quality processes and procedures
•    Detailed task and procurement list development and leadership
•    Monitoring progress of activities being progressed by the Software Team
•    Identification of project opportunities and variations
•    Support the Project Manager in identifying and managing risks and issues
•    Support the Project Manager in the project delivery strategy development and planning
•    Identification of deviations from agreed functionality or scope and notify Project Manager
•    Training planning and support
•    Mentoring of Engineers
•    Provide Health and Safety leadership by example
 .

You will have the following qualifications & experience:
•    Strong experience of system specification through design, development and testing
•    In depth knowledge of Siemens S7 PLC's and WinCC SCADA systems
•    Experience leading a team with a strong focus on programme adherence
•    A good appreciation of control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions
•    A Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline


It’s great if you also have the following:
•    Providing mentoring to new or developing engineers
•    DCS
•    Drives
•    MES
•    Industry 4.0
•    IT/OT Convergence
•    Network design and configuration
•    Cyber Security
•    Functional Safety
•    Database implementation
•    Energy Efficiency and OEE
•    Industrial Protocol Knowledge (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC etc)
•    Bespoke code development
•    TIA Portal PLC programming


If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Emily Yuksel via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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