Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer

Bring your expertise to Film & TV Services as a Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer, based in Slough.

This is an exciting opportunity to become the technical authority behind some of the most innovative mobile power solutions in the events, television and broadcast industry.

Film & TV Services designs, builds and deploys specialist power systems that keep some of the world's highest-profile productions running. As the industry evolves towards hybrid power, battery storage, solar integration and intelligent energy management, we're looking for an engineer who can help shape what's next.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineer with deep controls and electrical expertise to lead the development of new products, solve complex technical challenges and become the specialist resource the business turns to when systems need to integrate, communicate and perform flawlessly.

From generator control systems and PLCs to battery storage, inverters and hybrid power solutions, you'll play a key role in delivering the technology that powers live broadcasts, major events and mission-critical productions where failure is simply not an option.

Power without pause. Live broadcasts don't get a second chance. We deliver reliable power wherever it's needed, combining engineering expertise with innovation to keep our customers' productions running seamlessly.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development of new power products, technologies and hybrid energy solutions.
• Design, develop and integrate electrical and controls systems across generators, battery storage and renewable technologies.
• Act as the business's subject matter expert for controls, integration and electrical systems.
• Develop and improve PLC, control and communications architectures.
• Work with generator control systems, inverter technologies and power management solutions.
• Solve complex integration challenges and ensure disparate technologies communicate and operate seamlessly.
• Support the development of monitoring, telemetry and data visualisation solutions that provide customers with meaningful operational insights.
• Analyse performance data and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams across the business.
• Help shape the future technical roadmap as Film & TV Services continues its journey towards more sustainable and intelligent power solutions.
• Act as the competent electrical authority for the business, supporting compliance and technical governance requirements.

You are:

• An experienced Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Power Systems Engineer or similar technical specialist.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys solving difficult engineering problems and making complex systems work together.
• Experienced with generator controls, synchronisation and power management systems.
• Knowledgeable in PLCs, industrial controls, integration and communications protocols.
• Comfortable working with battery energy storage systems (BESS), inverters, hybrid power or related technologies.
• Experienced in electrical system design, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Naturally curious, technically minded and passionate about emerging technologies.
• Someone who enjoys getting hands-on with engineering challenges rather than managing large teams.
• Comfortable working across hardware, software and controls disciplines to find practical solutions.
• Able to take ideas from concept through design, testing and deployment.
• Motivated by innovation and the opportunity to help develop the next generation of mobile energy solutions.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) controllers.
• Experience with ComAp, Woodward or similar control platforms.
• Knowledge of battery storage, microgrid or renewable energy systems.
• Experience developing telemetry, monitoring or dashboard solutions.
• Experience within power generation, industrial automation, utilities, energy storage or related sectors.
• Professional registration or recognised electrical engineering qualifications.

Here's what you'll get:

• Competitive salary
• The opportunity to work on some of the most interesting technical challenges in the mobile power industry.
• Freedom to influence product development and future technology direction.
• A highly autonomous role with real ownership and impact.
• Exposure to cutting-edge hybrid, battery and renewable energy technologies.
• A supportive and passionate engineering environment where technical expertise is genuinely valued.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Our people are passionate about finding better ways to power the world's most demanding environments. If you're the engineer who enjoys solving problems that others can't, we'd love to hear from you.