Senior Controls Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Controls Engineer
Salary:
Up to £65,000 per annum

Hours:

8AM - 5PM

We are recruiting a Senior Controls Engineer to lead and deliver automation projects from design through to commissioning and final acceptance. This is a senior role requiring strong controls engineering expertise and proven project management experience.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

* Company pension scheme

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Training and professional development

* Clear career progression

* Travel expenses covered for site visits

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead multiple automation projects end-to-end

* Produce and manage Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

* Design controls layouts and technical documentation

* Manage project resources, schedules, budgets, and materials

* Oversee FAT, installation planning, commissioning, and final acceptance

* Provide weekly project updates, highlighting risks and progress

* Mentor junior engineers and project managers

* Attend customer sites as required

Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience as a Senior Controls Engineer or similar

* Strong controls engineering background (PLC / automation systems)

* Solid project management experience, managing multiple projects

* Experience with FDS, electrical design, FAT, and commissioning

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills