Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Company: MARCH
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

We are now seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team at our state of the art facility in Reading, Berkshire. This is a technically focused role, responsible for leading the design, development and commissioning of advanced control and automation systems across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality technical delivery
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices
  • Build strong client relationships through effective technical communication, presentations and documentation
  • Take ownership of technical tasks and projects, delivering to budget, quality, safety and programme expectations
  • Produce and review specifications, design documents and engineering reports
  • Develop, configure and implement control system application software across multiple platforms
  • Conduct testing and commissioning activities in live operational environments
  • Maintain consistently high engineering standards throughout the design and delivery process
  • Lead or work within multi‑disciplinary teams, adapting to a variety of environments
  • Ensure compliance with the company’s Integrated Management System
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and support the development of the wider engineering community

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • Degree‑qualified in control, automation or electrical engineering (or equivalent proven experience)
  • Member of a relevant engineering or professional body (e.g., MIET); Chartered status desirable
  • Extensive experience within the control and automation industry
  • Proven track record delivering control solutions within sectors such as Food, Utilities, FMCG, Process or Materials Handling
  • Strong technical leadership and project engineering experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skill
  • Highly motivated, ambitious and capable of operating at a senior technical level
  • HMI & SCADA technologies
  • Regional control systems & telemetry
  • Data analysis, reporting & IT/database integration
  • MES platforms
  • Industrial & IT hardware
  • Operational Technology systems
  • Functional safety
  • OT cyber security principles

What We Offer

  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Ongoing internal training and Clear career development pathways
  • A supportive employer committed to employee Well being
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
  • Access to employee discount scheme

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Posted: June 6th, 2026