Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer – Automation, Control & Telemetry

Step into a leadership role where your technical depth and project discipline genuinely shape outcomes. This position leads a tight-knit team of up to five engineers, driving high utilisation, strong delivery performance, and consistent technical excellence across a diverse project portfolio.

What You’ll Lead
• Automation, control, and telemetry projects for water and wastewater networks
• Industrial automation solutions for manufacturing, food & beverage
• Control systems and integration for ITS, mining, and heavy industry

What You’ll Own
• Guiding and developing a capable engineering team
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification, and with commercial awareness
• Maintaining high utilisation and effective resource planning
• Providing technical oversight across design, programming, commissioning, and integration
• Building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders

What You Bring
• Proven experience in automation, control systems, or telemetry engineering
• Confidence leading small teams and setting technical direction
• Strong organisational discipline and a commitment to quality delivery
• Ability to balance hands‑on engineering with leadership and project oversight

If you’re ready to lead a capable team and take ownership of meaningful automation and control projects across essential industries, this role offers the scope and impact you’re looking for.