Job Description
About the Role\n\nA leading Mechanical and Electrical contractor, specialising in control systems for process control, automation, and telemetry primarily within the water industry, is seeking a Control Systems Engineer.\n\nYour Role\n\nThe Control Systems Engineer will take ownership and be responsible for the full life cycle delivery of projects in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The role involves working on specialist projects mainly within the UK Utilities sector and requires a committed, flexible, and proactive attitude.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nConducting site surveys and producing clear, detailed reports.\n\nCreating detailed and professional functional design specifications (FDS).\n\nDeveloping, configuring, and modifying bespoke programs for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.\n\nPreparing and delivering Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Customer FATs (CFAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) reports.\n\nProducing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).\n\nPerforming on-site installation, testing, fault finding, and commissioning.\n\nManaging project-related correspondence, plans, deliverables, and documentation.\n\nSupporting team members in project delivery and training.\n\nProjects vary in size and complexity, providing continuous challenges. This role will help expand project capacity and enable the tendering of larger contracts.
Mentoring less experienced team members is an important part of this position.\n\nThe ideal candidate will be passionate about success, eager to learn and adapt, and flexible in handling daily tasks. The role supports business commitments, reputation growth, and fosters an environment open to new ideas and initiative.\n\nEssential Requirements\n\nExperienced in Industrial Automation, specifically Allen Bradley PLC ladder logic and FTView HMI, with solid knowledge of process control techniques.\n\nStrong commissioning skills, ensuring safe project delivery with minimal disruption to surrounding processes. (Site work may involve occasional travel and overnight stays.)\n\nElectrical awareness, working safely around electrical panels and equipment.\n\nAttention to detail, ensuring all documentation and visualisations (e.g., HMI) are clear, accurate, and professionally presented.
PLC code should be well structured, labelled, and functional.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills, capable of resolving technical and non-technical issues to meet business and client expectations.\n\nEffective communication skills to liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, and contractors.\n\nGood written English for producing clear, professional documents.\n\nAbility to self-manage and lead projects to completion.\n\nComfortable working independently and as part of a team.\n\nGood computer literacy and IT skills.\n\nWillingness and ability to train others.\n\nValid UK Driving License.\n\nDesirable Skills\n\nExperience with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and SLC PLCs.\n\nKnowledge of WonderWare Achestra System Platform & InTouch HMI.\n\nExperience with industrial networking protocols (Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus, ControlNet, TCP/IP, fibre, etc.).\n\nFamiliarity with Iconics (Genesis 32 and 64).\n\nInstrumentation experience (level, pressure, flow sensors, variable speed drives, etc.).\n\nElectrical experience with control panels and MCCs, including fault finding, repair, and modification.\n\nExperience with other PLCs and HMIs (Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and SCADA configuration tools (Iconics, Schneider Clear SCADA, etc.).\n\nAbility to read and produce electrical drawings.\n\nWater industry experience is a plus.\n\nUp-to-date training certificates and qualifications are preferred.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nCompany vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone provided.\n\nWorking hours: 07:30 - 16:00, Monday to Friday.\n\n20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service).\n\nAuto-enrolment pension scheme