Controls Engineer (Project Management)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Reading, United Kingdom
Today
£65,000 – £75,000 pa

Salary

£65,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
18 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Career development support Training to become an expert in field Exposure to varied projects

Controls Engineer (Project Management)
£65,000 - £75,000 + Varied Projects + Benefits

Reading

Do you have a strong technical background in industrial control & automation looking for a new role in an established business who offer career development and support you in becoming an expert in your field?

On offer is the opportunity to join an industry specialist in engineering. Who work on a variety of projects across water, wastewater, utilities, energy and industrial process sectors.

In this varied role, you will act as the technical lead on site-based projects, carrying out surveys and assessments, developing scopes of work, producing functional design specifications, and supporting full project lifecycle delivery through to commissioning, and handover. You will work closely with design, commissioning and delivery teams while maintaining strong ownership of technical outcomes.

The role would suit a Controls / ICA engineer with experience in project delivery and enjoys hands on technical responsibility, rather than the typical project management role.

The Role:

  • Conduct site surveys and assess existing PLC, SCADA and instrumentation systems
  • Define scope of works, technical requirements and system upgrade strategies
  • Estimate project effort, materials and costs for ICA / control system upgrades

The Person:

  • Strong background in Industrial Control & Automation (ICA), EC&I or Controls Engineering
  • Experience with PLC systems, SCADA, HMI development and instrumentation
  • Commutable to Reading / Surrounding area

Reference:BBBH25873
Keywords: Engineer, Engineering, Controls, ICA, PLC, Industrial, Water, Technician, Project Management, Project, Reading, Surrey, Wokingham, Basingstoke, Camberley.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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