Head of Industrial Systems & Plant Optimization

Company: MCS Group
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Location: Northern Ireland
Job Description:

MCS Group is recruiting for a Head of Systems to take a pivotal leadership role at the heart of a growing, forward‑thinking energy business. This is a brand new position, created as part of our client’s expansion, giving you the chance to define the systems strategy, influence major investment decisions, and build capability across a portfolio of plants.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a critical function and scale.

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the Group’s operational systems landscape, from PLC and SCADA environments to CMMS and asset lifecycle platforms.
  • Ensure systems are robust, scalable, and fit for a high‑performing operation.
  • Drive innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across all sites.
  • Lead strategy and oversight for major system implementations.
  • Strengthen data governance and play a key role in enabling business scalability.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership, operations, engineering, and external partners.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in industrial/process environments, including PLCs and SCADA.
  • Experience delivering systems across multiple sites.
  • Leadership presence able to influence at every level.

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can build, shape, and leave a lasting impact, this is your opportunity.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. If you have a disability and require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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Posted: May 28th, 2026