Overview
Join our Team as a Senior Controls Systems Engineer
Location: Slough (On site & Home working)
Job type: Full-time (37.5 hours/ week + overtime)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Actemium Automation is looking for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong background in control systems engineering, who enjoys a mix of on-site and home working.
What You’ll Do
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, testing, and commissioning of control systems for one of our most valued clients, working closely with the customer and internal teams to ensure exceptional delivery.
* Lead and manage the design, review, and testing of control systems, ensuring they meet both customer requirements and industry legislation.
* Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and efficient project execution.
* Design, test, and commission control systems in line with agreed specifications, industry standards, and health & safety requirements.
* Oversee onsite commissioning and testing of systems, ensuring adherence to site-specific regulations and quality standards.
* Supervise and provide technical guidance to system design, build, and installation teams.
* Support Project Managers with project planning, effort estimation, and tracking project progress.
* Contribute to tendering processes, including cost estimation and creating technical proposals.
* Proactively identify and implement improvements to internal processes, driving efficiency across projects.
* Serve as a technical expert in nominated fields, offering mentorship and support to junior engineers.
What you bring
* Qualifications: HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 10 years of experience in systems integration (or 15+ years with lower qualifications).
* Experience: Extensive experience in PLC-based control system architecture and programming (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
* Industrial control systems, including control panel design, C&I system design, and commissioning.
* Compliance with machinery safety design and relevant industry standards.
* Onsite commissioning of complex industrial control systems.
* Preferred Sectors: Experience in Food, Pharmaceutical/Fine Chemical, and Material Handling/Logistics industries is advantageous.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
* Self-motivated, with a keen willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.
* Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, balancing both company and individual goals.
Why join us?
At Actemium, we believe great people deserve great rewards. Here’s what’s in it for you:
* Salary per annum depending on experience
* Discretionary annual bonus
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + length of service annual leave rewards
* Health shield cash plan
* EV car purchase scheme
* Pension contributions matched up to 7%
* VINCI share scheme (6 months length of service qualifying period)
* Death in service insurance
* Supportive, dynamic team with strong values
Who We Are
We’re Actemium Automation Nottingham – one of the UK’s leading industrial automation providers. We specialise in:
* Conceptual design and consultancy
* Control system engineering and manufacturing
* Software development
* Full project management
As part of VINCI Energies, a global leader with over 220,000 employees across 120 countries, we offer the stability of a global brand with the agility of a local business.
Ready to make a move?
Join a team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous growth. If you’re a motivated professional and looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!
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