Lead Automation Engineer
£65k per annumFull-time
Edinburgh/ Glasgow
Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Our client, a leading professional services organisation, is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to drive the design, development and support of business, test and AI-enabled automation solutions.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape automation strategy while delivering scalable, secure and resilient solutions that create real business value.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the design, build, testing, deployment and support of automation solutions.
- Developing solutions using UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, APIs and scripting technologies .
- Integrating AI capabilities where they deliver measurable business benefits.
- Building and maintaining automated test frameworks using Playwright, Selenium and API testing tools .
- Ensuring production-ready solutions with monitoring, alerting, error handling and audit controls.
- Driving automation best practice, mentoring colleagues and influencing technical standards.
- Working closely with stakeholders to identify and deliver high-value automation opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- Strong hands-on experience delivering enterprise automation solutions.
- Expertise with UiPath, Power Automate and related automation technologies.
- Experience with Playwright, Selenium or similar test automation frameworks.
- Practical experience integrating AI services and APIs into business processes.
- Good understanding of software engineering principles, security best practices and API integrations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation investing heavily in technology, automation and AI. You'll have the chance to shape a growing capability, work with modern technologies and make a genuine impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Interested? Apply now to learn more.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Lead Automation Engineer in Edinburgh vacancy
- £56k - £74k per annumEstimated...Job Description You may have been working as a Test Engineer, Software Engineer in Test, or Test Analyst who writes Java the... ...thinking twice. You are as comfortable designing and building an automation framework from scratch as you are executing a test plan, and you...SuggestedFull-timeRemoteFlexible hoursNight shift
£59.4k - £84.96k per annum
...Salary Lead £59,400 to £84,955 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the... ...impact An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Power Engineer to join the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Core Delivery Team (CDT) in Edinburgh...SuggestedPermanentFull-timePart-timeHybrid workingFlexible hours- £66k - £89k per annumEstimated...Lead Process Engineer Croda is an FTSE100 global leader in specialty ingredients. Our Purpose, Smart Science to Improve Lives™, and our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together guide how we create high-performance solutions for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care...SuggestedLong-term contractFull-timeTemporaryImmediate start
- £80k - £106k per annumEstimated...associated deep commitment to sustainable solutions, we combine our engineering and scientific skills with those of our environmental colleagues... .... Grow here. Are you ready to take on the role of Hydropower Lead,in our rapidly expanding hydro team. You will be responsible for...SuggestedPermanentFull-timeHybrid workingOn-siteRemoteFlexible hours
- £45k - £59k per annumEstimated...step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you. THE OPPORTUNITY - BMS & DOCUMENT CONTROL LEAD The BMS & Document Control Lead provides leadership of Information Management (IM) and Business Management Systems (BMS) to ensure best...SuggestedDaily payFull-timeHybrid workingOn-siteMonday to Friday5 days/week
- ...We are seeking an experienced and proactive Supplier Relationship Lead to support our global business in supplier management, procurement, and subcontracting activities. This role is central to ensuring effective supplier engagement, robust governance, and efficient purchasing...On-siteFlexible hours
- £44k - £58k per annumEstimated...About The Role This is a great opportunity to play a leading role in shaping how Talent Acquisition operates across Motability Operations. Reporting into the Head of HR Operations & Enablement, the role will bring specialist Talent Acquisition expertise and take day-to-day...Long-term contractFull-timePart-timeHybrid workingOn-siteImmediate startRemoteProbationary periodFlexible hours
- £88k - £117k per annumEstimated...become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers... .... Grow here. Are you ready to take on the role of Hydropower Lead, in our rapidly expanding hydro team. You will be responsible for...Long-term contractFull-timeHybrid workingOn-siteRemoteFlexible hours
- £46k - £60k per annumEstimated...for delivering exceptional recruitment services and creating outstanding customer experiences? We're looking for a Resourcing Team Lead to play a pivotal role in the ongoing transformation of our Resourcing function. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team...PermanentFull-time
- £49k - £63k per annumEstimated...Chartered Landscape Architect (Associate/Associate Director) to lead our Edinburgh studio and grow our Landscape Architecture presence... .... About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and...Full-timeHybrid workingFlexible hours
- £33k - £43k per annumEstimated...rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research. What You’ll Do The Brain Health and Dementia Practice Education Lead will play a key role in enhancing the knowledge, skills and practice of the Alzheimer Scotland workforce. Reporting to the Professional...PermanentFull-time
- £62k - £83k per annumEstimated...As a ServiceNow Functional Lead, you'll be at the heart of our clients' most ambitious digital transformations, serving as the strategic... ...clients to scale their workflows through the power of platform automation. You'll own the alignment between big ideas and working...PermanentFull-timeHybrid workingOn-siteImmediate startRemote
- £37k - £48k per annumEstimated...The Counter Lead is responsible for supporting their Brand in for supporting the Brand in driving sales turnover and market share through consistently remaining consumer focused. They are accountable for achieving this by · reflecting a credible and professional Brand image...PermanentFull-time
- £60k - £79k per annumEstimated...processes. What's the role? As the South Regulatory Team Lead you will to work closely with business developers and traders to... ...team of regulatory experts. Degree, preferably in economics, engineering or political science. Substantial knowledge of gas and/or biomethane...Long-term contractFull-timeTemporaryFlexible hours
- £71k - £95k per annumEstimated...Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and... ...and strengthen its Data, Analytics, AI & automation offerings, this role will play a critical... ...~ Lead, mentor, and develop automation engineers and AI specialists, promoting best practices...Full-timeFlexible hours
- £63k - £81k per annumEstimated...This Billing Lead role is a high-impact leadership opportunity within Finance Operations in Edinburgh. You will oversee invoicing, collections... ...your tomorrow by shaping a scalable operating model, embedding automation and strengthening a high-performance culture., Lead Billing...PermanentFull-timeRemoteWork from homeFlexible hours
- £50k - £66k per annumEstimated...What You'll Be Doing Strategic & Operational Leadership Lead manufacturing compliance, governance, audit readiness, documentation... ..., facilities, and equipment. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, and wider stakeholders to ensure readiness...PermanentFull-timePart-timeHybrid workingFlexible hours
£59k - £70k per annum
...Your Impact We have an excellent opportunity for a Category Lead to join the optics Strategic Category Management Organisation within... ...stakeholders in a corporate environment A relevant business/ engineering degree and/or working experience in a similar role...PermanentFull-timePart-timeHybrid workingOn-siteFlexible hours- £85k - £124k per annumEstimated...Lead Appian Development Consultant Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company... ...teams of strategists, architects, engineers, analysts, designers and consultants, helping... ...through low-code technology, workflow automation and intelligent digital platforms. Our...
- £50k - £64k per annumEstimated...This Finance Operations GL (general ledger) Lead Controller role is a senior leadership opportunity within Record to Report in Edinburgh... ...and senior stakeholder insight. You will also drive automation, AI adoption and enterprise-wide transformation, shaping a scalable...PermanentFull-timeRemoteWork from homeFlexible hours
- £41k - £53k per annumEstimated...Sciences, and now we are looking for like-minded individuals to take it even further. The opportunity We're recruiting a motivated lead & a co-lead to lead the organising committee for the next edition and help shape the future of the Bio-Innovation community in...Full-timeWeekend work
- £57k - £74k per annumEstimated...looking for a collaborative and pragmatic Lead Product Manager to join our growing team... ...senior leadership, our internal design and engineering teams and our clients to help define and... .... Can identify where AI agents or automation could change a customer journey, business...Long-term contractFull-timeHybrid workingOn-siteRemoteFlexible hours
- £34k - £44k per annumEstimated...fulfilling career. About the role: Avove is seeking to appoint a Lead HSE Advisor to report to the HSEQ Director and support the... ...for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water...Full-time
- £60k - £78k per annumEstimated...Job Description Job Title: Lead HSE Advisor Location: Middleton, Heysham Due to unpresented growth in the Energy Transmission sector, Linxon UK now require a highly skilled senior HSEThe role will be client facing and will require an in-depth knowledge of Health, Safety...Full-time
- £47k - £61k per annumEstimated...Job Description POSITION SUMMARY This posting is for an experienced Lead Engineer that will lead the design and release new products within High Density Liquid Cooling. This Lead Engineer will work in a cross-functional development group at a global level, managing...Full-timeTemporaryNo agencyHybrid workingVisa sponsorship
£70k - £80k per annum
...Project Team (IPT) comprises a multi-site cross-functional team of engineers, production and other professionals from across the business.... ...delivering a much-anticipated capability to the end user. As the Lead Project Manager, you will: Report to the Head of Programmes for...PermanentFull-timePart-timeHybrid workingFlexible hours£55k per annum
...Job Description Senior / Lead Project Manager Wotton under Edge Up to £55,000 depending on experience Renishaw is currently... .... Experience managing Innovate UK funded projects. Engineering specific project management experience. Experience of configuration...PermanentFull-timeHybrid workingOn-siteWork from home- £55k - £72k per annumEstimated...Position Our roster has an opening with your name on it As a Lead Product Designer at FanDuel, you are a trusted design leader responsible... ...business outcomes. Build trusted partnerships with Product, Engineering, Insights, and leadership to inform product direction and...Full-timeFlexible hours
£67k - £80k per annum
...equity. Your Impact: We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager on a large, world class Surveillance radar programme... ...a team comprised of a multi-site cross-functional skillset of engineers and other professionals from across the business and provide leadership...PermanentFull-timePart-timeHybrid workingFlexible hours3 days/week£60k - £80k per annum
Company: WA CONSULTANTS Job Type: Permanent Salary: £60000.00 - £80000.00PermanentHybrid working
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Lead Automation Engineer. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- autonomous systems engineer Edinburgh
- lab automation engineer Edinburgh
- automation engineer at amazon Edinburgh
- automation engineer Edinburgh
- marketing automation manager Edinburgh
- project manager automation Edinburgh
- automation Edinburgh
- electrical design engineer plc’s automation Edinburgh
- test automation engineer java git selenium
- infrastructure automation engineer