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Controls project engineer

Leicester
Permanent
Project control engineer
£50,000 a year
Posted: 20h ago
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A rapidly growing UK control systems integrator is expanding its engineering team due to a sustained increase in project demand across energy storage and critical infrastructure. With dozens of live projects and long-term repeat clients, this role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex systems from initial design through to commissioning and handover. This position will suit an engineer who enjoys owning delivery, working across disciplines, and solving real engineering problems rather than maintaining existing systems. The Role As a Project Engineer, you will deliver control and automation solutions across the full project lifecycle, working closely with clients, internal engineering teams, and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring all work is technically robust, compliant, and delivered to programme and budget. Key Responsibilities Design & Engineering Understand customer requirements and translate them into compliant technical solutions Interpret and apply relevant British, international, and client standards Design PLC, SCADA, HMI, and communications architectures Produce system schematics, process diagrams, state diagrams, and data point schedules Design industrial communications networks (Ethernet, fibre, serial, etc.) Work closely with CAD engineers on control panel layouts and hardware integration Produce calculations (power, heating, loading) and compliance matrices Software Development PLC programming (ladder logic primarily; structured text beneficial) SCADA and HMI development in line with internal coding standards Development of test tools and supporting software as required Testing & Commissioning Create and execute FAT and SAT documentation Carry out testing with internal and customer witnesses Diagnose, log, and resolve defects Support commissioning and site activities where required Delivery & Documentation Support procurement and supplier engagement Produce O&M manuals, as-built drawings, spares lists, and H&S files Support warranty activities and issue resolution What Theyre Looking For Strong controls / automation engineering background (design-focused) Experience delivering projects end-to-end, not just coding or maintenance Solid technical fundamentals and problem-solving mindset Comfortable working with ambiguity and adapting solutions Strong communication skills and ownership mentality Benefits Office-based role (Derbyshire) 5 days per week Core hours approx. 08:3016:30 (flexibility either side) Early finish typically on Fridays Holidays: 22 days bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown Other benefitsinclude: Pool vehicles for site travel Cycle-to-work scheme £500 annual flexible wellbeing/allowance benefit Sick pay scheme Discretionary bonus potential If you are looking to take full ownership, on large-scale engineering systems, then this could be the role for you. Click apply today.

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