Senior Control Systems Engineer

Nelson Permanent Placements
Kings Norton, West Midlands (county), B38 8SD, United Kingdom
Today
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
18 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

3 days in office, 2 days working from home Competitive holiday allowance and celebration days Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 GP helpline Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Employee referral bonus Company events, awards and long-service recognition Free workwear

Nelson Permanent Placements are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop and deliver robust automation and control solutions across a range of industrial sectors, working on full lifecycle projects from initial concept through to commissioning.

To be considered for this role as a Senior Control Systems Engineer you will be:

* An experienced automation engineer with strong PLC, HMI and SCADA expertise

* Comfortable working directly with clients and internal stakeholders

* Able to manage projects from concept through to commissioning

* A collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Control Systems Engineer:

* Liaising with clients to understand requirements and produce costed technical proposals

* Designing, developing and programming PLC, HMI and SCADA systems from scratch

* Delivering automation projects to agreed budgets, timescales and specifications

* Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team on turnkey solutions

* Developing software for process safety and industrial automation systems

* Producing all required technical documentation for hardware and software

* Providing on-site technical support and commissioning services

* Working across sectors including food, beverage, chemical, marine and materials handling

Requirements of a Senior Control Systems Engineer:

* Extensive experience in control systems engineering

* Strong knowledge of industrial automation principles

* Proven experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs

* Solid understanding of HMI and SCADA platforms

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

* Strong analytical ability and a methodical approach to problem solving

Benefits of a Senior Control Systems Engineer:

* Competitive salary

* 3 days in the office, 2 WFH

* Competitive holiday allowance and celebration days

* Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 GP helpline

* Employee assistance programme

* Cycle to work scheme

* Employee referral bonus

* Company events, awards and long-service recognition

* Free workwear

How to Apply:

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency

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