Lead/ Senior Control Systems Engineer

Lead / Senior Control Systems Engineer

As a Lead / Senior Control Systems Engineer you will work closely with the Regional Commercial Manager and be responsible for the full life‑cycle delivery of projects, ensuring technical compliance and quality from design and development through to programming, testing and commissioning.

You will bring an innovative approach to problem solving and work with highly skilled engineers, managing and motivating a team, including mentoring graduates and apprentices.

Full‑time position: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and commissioning of control systems.
• Attend client meetings, conduct site surveys and provide technical leadership.
• Program and configure PLC and HMI/SCADA software (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Wonderware, AVEVA, ClearScada, GEOSCADA, etc.).
• Produce detailed project documentation and ensure technical compliance.
• Oversee site commissioning, including occasional short periods away from home.

What We Require

• 5+ years’ experience as Senior or Lead Control Systems Engineer.
• Degree in Software, Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Mentoring or team leadership experience.
• Proven ability to design and modify PLC and SCADA/HMI software.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wonderware or other platforms.
• Experience producing detailed documentation and client communication.
• Instrumentation and Electrical experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme (salary sacrifice available).
• Private health scheme (after 1 year).
• Death in service plan (after 5 years).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases to 30 days after 5 years), with holiday trading scheme.
• Company car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme via COGG.
• Confidential employee counselling service (24/7).
• Training Hub with various courses.
• Annual personal development and salary reviews.
• Free parking (subject to availability).
• Company vans or pool cars.
• Perkbox access.
• Free quarterly social events, team building days and Christmas party weekend break.
• TIL, overtime and expenses scheme.

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