Jobs
My ads
My job alerts
Sign in
Find a job Career Tips Companies
Find

Principal control systems engineer

Sheffield
NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
Control systems engineer
Posted: 17 April
Offer description

Sheffield - Hybrid

Full-time

Are you ready to lead complex control systems projects from concept through to delivery?

Do you enjoy combining technical leadership with client-facing responsibility?

Could this be the step up where your engineering expertise shapes major projects in highly regulated environments?

What's in it for you?

Fantastic basic salary

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus buy/sell up to 5 days leave per year

Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week

Flexible start and finish Times - Start between 7-10am and finish between 3-6pm, plus Flexi Fridays

Pension contributions are 4.5% employer, subject to a 5% contribution by the employee

Employee Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

What will you be doing?

Leading the design, development and integration of advanced control systems

Reviewing and approving system architectures, designs and technical specifications

Taking ownership of testing, validation and commissioning activities

Managing technical delivery across projects, including quality, performance and compliance

Working closely with software, hardware, workshop and project teams to deliver successful outcomes

Leading technical discussions with clients and project teams to resolve issues

Supporting bids and providing technical sign-off during the tendering process

Mentoring engineers, developing team capability and providing line management support

Managing project resources, budgets, reporting and close-out activities

Where you'll be doing it?

You'll be joining a long-established engineering business with over 50 years of experience delivering digital transformation and system integration solutions across energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing. The company works on complex, safety-critical projects and has a strong presence across the UK.

What you'll need:

At least 7 years' experience in systems engineering, hardware design or electrical design

Strong knowledge of control systems and associated software and hardware

Experience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SCADA packages, PLC packages and HMI packages

Experience applying systems engineering principles and system integration processes

Good understanding of project management, including cost control and client management

Basic understanding of contractual and commercial requirements

Experience of software development and hardware integration

Experience working on client sites

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to provide technical input during bids, including estimating time and effort

Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, guide and support engineering teams

Experience in highly regulated industries would be useful

We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.*

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save
Similar job
Principal control systems engineer
Sheffield
Russell Taylor Management
Control systems engineer
Similar job
Principal control systems engineer
Sheffield
Russell Taylor Management
Control systems engineer
£70,000 a year
Similar job
Actemium automation teesside (worksop) - software controls systems engineer (dcs)
Worksop
Actemium UK
Control systems engineer
€55,000 a year
See more jobs
Similar jobs
Engineering jobs in Sheffield
jobs Sheffield
jobs South Yorkshire
jobs England
Home > Jobs > Engineering jobs > Control systems engineer jobs > Control systems engineer jobs in Sheffield > Principal Control Systems Engineer

About Jobijoba

  • Career Advice
  • Company Reviews

Search for jobs

  • Jobs by Job Title
  • Jobs by Industry
  • Jobs by Company
  • Jobs by Location
  • Jobs by Keywords

Contact / Partnership

  • Contact
  • Publish your job offers on Jobijoba

Legal notice - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Manage my cookies - Accessibility: Not compliant

© 2026 Jobijoba - All Rights Reserved

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save