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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Engineering Lead - **Company:** Manpower - **Location:** Reading, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £83,400.0 - £114,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Customer Data Management, Data Integrity, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Operational Systems - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.manpower.co.uk/en/job/engineering/it-systems-engineering-lead/447167 ## About the Role To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: + Extensive experience across IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Operational Technology (OT) environments. + Strong understanding of IT and OT systems integration within complex project or industrial environments. + Experience developing and implementing IT standards, specifications, and scopes of work. + Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, industrial networks, control systems, and data management platforms. + Proven ability to provide technical assurance and governance on large-scale engineering or capital projects. + Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working alongside contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams. + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities. + Experience supporting project phases including Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed design, and project delivery. ## Description We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineering Lead to join a major project delivery team and provide technical leadership across IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, and Operational Technology (OT) integration. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, security, and compliance of IT systems throughout both project execution and operational environments. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping technical standards, driving best practices, and ensuring seamless integration between enterprise IT and industrial OT systems., Technical Leadership & Governance + Lead the assurance of IT systems design and engineering activities, ensuring solutions meet performance, reliability, security, and compliance requirements. + Own and develop project IT Systems standards, ensuring alignment with industry regulations, cybersecurity requirements, and regional data protection legislation. + Optimise technical standards and design approaches to deliver cost-effective and scalable solutions. + Identify and resolve design issues during early project phases, including Pre-FEED and FEED stages. Design Assurance & Compliance + Review critical technical deliverables, calculations, and engineering documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory, project, and industry standards. + Evaluate proposed deviations from standards using a risk-based approach and provide expert guidance on interpretation and implementation. + Ensure quality assurance processes are effectively applied throughout the project lifecycle. Contractor & Vendor Management + Provide technical oversight of contractor-led design and engineering activities. + Support technical bid evaluations and vendor selection processes. + Ensure the overall integrity, quality, and performance of delivered systems and solutions. IT & OT Systems Integration + Lead the integration of IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems to support project digitalisation and operational readiness. + Ensure project systems, data flows, industrial networks, historian platforms, and control system connectivity are effectively designed and implemented. + Assess existing infrastructure and data integrity to determine integration feasibility and identify potential risks. + Contribute to digital strategy initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance system reliability and data exchange. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement + Apply risk management principles to guide technical decision-making and prioritisation. + Identify critical project equipment and systems, developing appropriate optimisation and engineering surveillance strategies. + Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to proactively address technical challenges and maximise project value. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)