Manager, Controls Engineering

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Controls Engineers
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where people can grow and succeed
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and design reviews for control systems and infrastructure projects
• Partner with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk management across all engineering activities
• Support major infrastructure projects, testing activities, and system implementations
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained for long-term reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Strong controls engineering knowledge within a critical infrastructure environment such as data centres, manufacturing, or complex building systems
• Experience in controls system design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance practices
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, CAFM systems, and critical facility infrastructure
• Technical understanding of networks, servers, and virtualised environments
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build capability across a technical organisation
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex operational environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes
• A naturally collaborative and inclusive leader
• Passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing prioritiesCurious, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a strong customer-focused mindset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong expertise in Controls Engineering within critical infrastructure environments, focusing on system design, implementation, and maintenance. Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams while championing safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Controls System Design
• Team Leadership and Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Safety and Compliance
• Problem-Solving in Operational Environments

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Controls Engineering
• System Implementation
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Standards
• Quality Assurance Practices
• CAFM Systems
• Network Understanding
• Server Management
• Virtualised Environments

Soft Skills

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Decision-Making
• Communication
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Critical Infrastructure
• Data Centres
• Manufacturing
• Building Systems
• Operational Excellence