Engineering Manager- Controls and Automation

Company: Outsource UK
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Engineering Manager – Controls & Automation

£75,000

Bristol area | Hybrid working

An established advanced engineering and manufacturing business is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of control systems across complex industrial equipment.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will remain close to the technology while taking ownership of a small team and ensuring systems are delivered effectively across projects.

What you will be doing

  • Leading delivery of PLC and control systems across industrial equipment
  • Managing and developing a small team of engineers
  • Working across projects to ensure systems are delivered to a high standard
  • Supporting and improving how controls and software are developed

What they are looking for

  • Strong background in PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text)
  • Experience within manufacturing, machinery or industrial environments
  • Knowledge of control systems and comms protocols such as Modbus, EtherCAT or IO-Link
  • Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers
  • Exposure to tools such as SCADA, HMI or Codesys would be beneficial
  • Understanding of functional safety standards is advantageous

This role would suit someone currently in a leadership position or a senior/lead engineer looking to step into a management role while staying close to the technical side.

Posted: June 2nd, 2026