Principal Control Systems Engineer

Company: NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
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Location: Stafford
Job Description:

Principal Control Systems Engineer

We are looking for a seasoned Control Systems Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team within the nuclear industry.

Location

Your client is a privately owned system integrator based in the UK, with a strong track record in control and functional safety system projects across the nuclear industry.

Benefits

  • Basic salary £60k‑£70k (DOE)
  • 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 6% pension contribution
  • Life assurance & Healthcare scheme
  • Hybrid working (Mondays & Fridays from home)
  • Company bonus
  • 12:30 pm finish on Fridays

Responsibilities

  • Lead all engineering activities on specified projects or groups of projects within the nuclear industry.
  • Manage a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers, including requirements, hardware, software, mechanical and CAD.
  • Initiate, oversee and lead engineering activities on contracts with support from other engineering staff.
  • Map how complex systems will be used to deliver projects, adhere to industry best practices and the latest regulations.
  • Explore new technologies to enable breakthroughs and streamline the team’s work.
  • Support the Engineering Manager in developing a long‑term strategy for the senior engineering team.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical, Software, or Control System engineering development.
  • Demonstrable experience leading teams in a project environment with a proven track record of delivering successful systems.
  • Eligibility for UK security clearance.
  • British passport holder.

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Posted: May 5th, 2026