Aspecialist engineering and design consultancy is seeking two Control Systems Engineers to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-growing organisation with a strong, long-term order book and a reputation for delivering robust, bespoke solutions.
The role offers exposure to technically challenging projects within power generation and renewable energy, combining hands‑on engineering with structured support and training. The company culture promotes technical integrity, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Working Hours
37.5 hours a week with Hybrid & Flexible working options
Benefits
- £50,000 – £68,000 salary + Private Medical Care, Annual Bonus, Travel/Offshore Uplifts
- Daily free lunch
- Excellent supported training to advance skills
- Fast growing business with strong order book
- North East based role
Responsibilities
- Lead the concept, design, and architecture of control and power systems
- Develop and review PLC software (Siemens / Rockwell) to a high standard
- Design and validate industrial communication networks
- Take ownership of technical documentation and compliance
- Act as technical lead on projects, ensuring quality and delivery
- Conduct peer reviews and approve engineering outputs
- Provide direct client engagement, including troubleshooting and solutions
- Lead or supervise commissioning activities, including offshore work
- Mentor and support junior engineers
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards and practices
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in engineering
- Strong, proven experience of PLC programming (Siemens and/or Rockwell)
- Background in power systems / high‑voltage applications advantageous
- Experience delivering projects end‑to‑end
- Confident working independently and making technical decisions
- Strong communication skills with client‑facing experience
- Experience mentoring or guiding engineers (informal or formal)
- Highly adaptable with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset
- Willing and able to travel internationally and offshore
Location
Located in Tyne & Wear, this role would be commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington, Chester‑Le‑Street, Blyth, Cramlington, Seaham North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth, Peterlee and surrounding areas.
Ref: 25291
For further information call Sarah Clarke
AE1
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The role offers exposure to technically challenging projects within power generation and renewable energy, combining hands‑on engineering with structured support and training. The company culture promotes technical integrity, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Working Hours
37.5 hours a week with Hybrid & Flexible working options
Benefits
- £50,000 – £68,000 salary + Private Medical Care, Annual Bonus, Travel/Offshore Uplifts
- Daily free lunch
- Excellent supported training to advance skills
- Fast growing business with strong order book
- North East based role
Responsibilities
- Lead the concept, design, and architecture of control and power systems
- Develop and review PLC software (Siemens / Rockwell) to a high standard
- Design and validate industrial communication networks
- Take ownership of technical documentation and compliance
- Act as technical lead on projects, ensuring quality and delivery
- Conduct peer reviews and approve engineering outputs
- Provide direct client engagement, including troubleshooting and solutions
- Lead or supervise commissioning activities, including offshore work
- Mentor and support junior engineers
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards and practices
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in engineering
- Strong, proven experience of PLC programming (Siemens and/or Rockwell)
- Background in power systems / high‑voltage applications advantageous
- Experience delivering projects end‑to‑end
- Confident working independently and making technical decisions
- Strong communication skills with client‑facing experience
- Experience mentoring or guiding engineers (informal or formal)
- Highly adaptable with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset
- Willing and able to travel internationally and offshore
Location
Located in Tyne & Wear, this role would be commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington, Chester‑Le‑Street, Blyth, Cramlington, Seaham North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth, Peterlee and surrounding areas.
Ref: 25291
For further information call Sarah Clarke
AE1
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