Control Systems Engineer

Are you a skilled Control Systems Engineer ready to take on varied, high-impact projects across the UK?

We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to clients across diverse sectors. With a healthy project pipeline and growing demand, they’re looking to bring talented engineers into their team – from developing PLC/SCADA software to seeing projects through from concept to commissioning.

Control Systems Engineer

UK Wide Projects

£40,000 – £65,000 DOE + Pension + Healthcare Scheme + Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities. Derbyshire

Ref: 23823

Controls Engineer - The Role:

Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for a range of industrial automation projects
Produce functional design specifications and test documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT)
Manage full project lifecycles — from initial design to on-site commissioning
Liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery.
Travel across the UK (~20%) to support commissioning and client interaction.

Controls Engineer - The Person:

Solid experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
Proficient in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
SCADA design experience preferred – essential for senior-level roles.
Previous experience within a systems integrator environment
Comfortable managing documentation and project processes.
Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

We are keen to see Control Engineers with experience of the following packages:

PLC Software – Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
HMI/SCADA Software – Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

As Control Systems Engineer you will be responsible for managing and taking ownership of numerous projects acting as a point of contact for the customer, including managing sub-contractors and controlling the procurement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who can offer you a clear career path, on-going professional training, a collaborative working environment and the chance to improve your technical skills. They also actively support Engineers seeking Chartered status.

Preferably you will be degree qualified with background of a similar role. Strong written and spoken communication skills are needed along with a full UK valid driving licence.

Located in East Midlands, this role would be commutable from Sheffield, Chesterfield, Bakewell, Derby, Nottingham and surrounding areas.

For further information call Sarah Clarke