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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nSenior Engineering Manager__\nAs Senior Lead Engineer you provide technical leadership and industry expertise across complex engineering projects in highly regulated sectors including Power Generation, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, Nuclear and Offshore. Drive technical excellence, regulatory compliance and successful project delivery while positioning ABB as the trusted authority for innovative solutions and emerging industry requirements.\nOur Team Dynamics\nOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.\nWhat's in it for you?\nWe want you to bring your full self to work, your ideas, your energy and your ambition. You'll have the opportunity to apply deep technical expertise, influence engineering excellence and support the delivery of complex projects across critical industries.\nYour Role and Responsibilities\nAct as the technical authority for assigned industry sectors, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and ABB engineering practices.\nLead, mentor and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams, promoting technical excellence, knowledge sharing and capability growth.\nDefine technical approaches, quality standards, project milestones and resource plans across multiple concurrent projects.\nConduct technical reviews, risk assessments and compliance evaluations to ensure safe, high-quality project delivery.\nLead regulatory change assessments and implement appropriate technical and compliance solutions.\nServe as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering, operational and regulatory challenges.\nBuild trusted relationships with customers, industry bodies and internal stakeholders, providing technical leadership throughout bids and project execution.\nEnsure successful delivery of projects to agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality targets while driving continuous improvement.\nWork model: hybrid from our St Neots, Daresbury or Aberdeen locations\nQualifications for the Role\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process Control, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline) or HNC/HND with significant relevant industry experience.\nProven experience in engineering or technical roles within highly regulated industries such as Power, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear or Offshore sectors.\nProven experience leading engineering teams or operating as a recognised technical specialist.\nStrong knowledge of process control systems, industrial automation, instrumentation and multi-disciplinary engineering projects.\nExpertise in either ABB system upgrades and modernisation programmes or gas turbine replacement and renewal systems.\nWorking knowledge of industry standards and regulations including IEC 61508/61511, IEC 62682, IEC 61882 and relevant sector-specific directives.\nExperience with PLC, SCADA and DCS architectures, configuration and implementation.\nStrong project delivery capability, including risk management, resource planning and stakeholder engagement.\nProfessional Engineering registration and/or Functional Safety certification (desirable).\nExperience contributing to technical communities, industry initiatives or emerging energy transition technologies (desirable).\nBenefits\nABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.\n\nCompetitive salary\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\nCompetitive contributory pension scheme\nLife assurance\nFlexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)\nInternal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nGenerous employee referral scheme\nPrivate medical cover\nGenerous bonus scheme\nCompany car or cash for car allowance\nFor the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.\n\nMore about us\nThe Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.\nJoin us. Be part of the team where expertise makes a real difference every day.\nRun What Runs the World.\nBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. 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