3P Innovation are a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device and FMCG sectors. As an employee-owned business, the team is driven by innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence.We are now seeking a Controls Team Manager to lead a high-performing team of Controls Engineers and shape the future of automation delivery within the business.This is a role for someone who thrives on technical leadership, complex project delivery, and building high-performing engineering teams. The OpportunityAs Controls Team Manager, you ll lead and develop a team of 1 7 engineers while overseeing the full lifecycle of controls activities across multiple projects, from early concept development and proposal input through to commissioning, validation and long-term customer support.You will work closely with Project Managers, Technical Leads, Customer Care and the Sales function to ensure the right resource, the right plans, and the right standards are in place to deliver exceptional automated machinery for global customers.Although primarily a leadership role, there is room to remain hands-on with controls engineering when needed. What You ll Do• Lead, mentor and develop the Controls team to foster a high-performance culture• Manage resource planning, task allocation, performance reviews and team development• Oversee the controls delivery across multiple complex automation projects• Review and authorise key documentation (SDS,