Principal Control Systems Engineer

Principal Control Systems Engineer

Sheffield – Hybrid

Full-time

Are you ready to lead complex control systems projects from concept through to delivery?Do you enjoy combining technical leadership with client-facing responsibility?Could this be the step up where your engineering expertise shapes major projects in highly regulated environments?

What’s in it for you?

• Fantastic basic salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus buy/sell up to 5 days leave per year
• Hybrid working – 2 days from home per week
• Flexible start and finish Times – Start between 7-10am and finish between 3-6pm, plus Flexi Fridays
• Pension contributions are 4.5% employer, subject to a 5% contribution by the employee
• Employee Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance

What will you be doing?

• Leading the design, development and integration of advanced control systems
• Reviewing and approving system architectures, designs and technical specifications
• Taking ownership of testing, validation and commissioning activities
• Managing technical delivery across projects, including quality, performance and compliance
• Working closely with software, hardware, workshop and project teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Leading technical discussions with clients and project teams to resolve issues
• Supporting bids and providing technical sign-off during the tendering process
• Mentoring engineers, developing team capability and providing line management support
• Managing project resources, budgets, reporting and close-out activities

Where you’ll be doing it?

You’ll be joining a long-established engineering business with over 50 years of experience delivering digital transformation and system integration solutions across energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing. The company works on complex, safety-critical projects and has a strong presence across the UK.

What you’ll need:

• At least 7 years’ experience in systems engineering, hardware design or electrical design
• Strong knowledge of control systems and associated software and hardware
• Experience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SCADA packages, PLC packages and HMI packages
• Experience applying systems engineering principles and system integration processes
• Good understanding of project management, including cost control and client management
• Basic understanding of contractual and commercial requirements
• Experience of software development and hardware integration
• Experience working on client sites
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to provide technical input during bids, including estimating time and effort
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, guide and support engineering teams
• Experience in highly regulated industries would be useful

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