Senior Control Engineer

Senior Control Engineer Hybrid - 2 days working from home Are you an experienced Control Engineer ready to take technical ownership of complex projects? Do you enjoy leading from the front while remaining hands-on with PLC and SCADA development? Are you looking for a role where your decisions shape standards, safety and delivery? What's in it for you? £50,000 - £60,000 salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 5% pension contribution Private healthcare Death in service benefit 2 days working from home Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays Employee assistance programme Overtime available What will you be doing?

Taking technical responsibility for complex control system projects from design through to commissioning Acting as Lead Engineer on allocated projects, setting technical direction and ensuring quality standards are met Overseeing and supporting engineers, reviewing designs and resolving technical challenges Translating user requirements into robust PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions Defining system architectures, network design and control philosophies Carrying out detailed software design, configuration and testing Leading FAT activities and supporting SAT and on-site commissioning Working closely with Project Managers to manage risk, programme and technical scope Where will you be doing it?

You'll be joining a long-established engineering organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK. The business supports clients in safeguarding water supplies, improving environmental performance and extending the life of critical assets. Working within a multidisciplinary design and build environment, you'll contribute to projects across water, power, energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food and beverage sectors. The focus is on safe delivery, technical integrity and long-term client partnerships.

What you'll need:
Significant experience in PLC and HMI software development using at least two platforms (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider) Strong SCADA development and integration experience Proven experience leading control system projects across the full lifecycle Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including Ether Net/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/PA and Modbus TCP/IP Experience integrating Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and field devices Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe systems of work Ability to review, challenge and approve technical designs Confident in mentoring and guiding junior engineers We appreciate your CV may not be up to date.

No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information:
We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.

If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.