Control Systems Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Hybrid role (office visits and travel to customer sites required)

Reporting To: Engineering & Delivery Lead

Direct Reports: None

Key Working Relationships

Control Engineers

Software Engineers

Customer Support Team

Project Engineers

Project Managers

Suppliers & Subcontractors

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the specification, design, and delivery of complete control systems for industrial automation projects.

This includes:

Electrical design

PLC and HMI software development

Commissioning and fault findingThe role also involves participating in a 24-hour support rota for installed systems. Support is primarily remote, with occasional on-site attendance when required.

The engineer is accountable for delivering control system elements of projects:

On time

Within budget

To agreed specifications

Meeting or exceeding customer expectations

MAIN JOB TASKS, ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and develop PLC-based control systems for automation solutions

Develop PLC and HMI software (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell or equivalent platforms)

Design electrical control panels and installations, including calculations

Test, fault-find, and commission systems on customer sites

Support and oversee on-site installation activities

Prepare technical documentation, including:

User Requirement Specifications (URS)

Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

HMI/SCADA specifications

Electrical specifications

Contribute to internal standards for:

PLC software

HMI systems

System architecture

Electrical hardware

Deliver customer training and system handovers

Coordinate with external partners to deliver high-quality solutions

Support sales activities with technical input for proposals

Provide customer support via a rota system:

24/7 availability during assigned periods

Primarily remote, with occasional site visits

Ensure smooth handover to support teams, including:

"As-built" drawings

Final software documentation

SECONDARY TASKS AND ACTIVITIES

Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair work as needed

Collaborate with project teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and commercially viable

Support early-life project phases, including:

Training delivery

Troubleshooting documentation

Issue and defect management

Build effective working relationships across teams

Promote a "right first time" and team-oriented culture

Manage risks and identify opportunities to improve project margins

Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and quality standards

Promote continuous improvement across all work areas

Maintain a safe and organised working environment

Support development and documentation of company procedures

Use internal IT and business systems (ERP/CRM) as required to perform the role

Report and act on safety concerns immediately

Assist with process and procedure improvements

Undertake additional tasks or projects as required