An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join one of the UKs largest system integration organisations as a permanent member of staff. PRIMARY DUTIES The design, documentation, development, testing and commissioning of PLC based control systems. This will cover the complete system development lifecycle from initial design through to customer site acceptance. Ensure designs are delivered to the correct quality in accordance with the required contract timescales. Investigation and rectification of defects at customers sites. Supporting and working with the other engineers to ensure design interfaces are captured. Ensuring the design is completed in accordance with company design procedures and safety design requirements. Contribute to the establishment and implementation of best practices in software engineering. Participate in cross discipline design reviews. Approving Software designs for formal issue both internally and externally. Attending progress meetings both internally and externally. Provide reports on a regular basis. Act as a coach and mentor to Software Engineers. ESSENTIAL SKILLS Minimum of a HND in a software related engineering discipline or equivalent experience working with software-based control systems. Experience of IE61131-3 programming languages. Experience of the complete software/systems design lifecycle. Working knowledge of P&ID drawings Able to interpret and work with electrical drawings. Knowledge of network / serial communications protocols Working knowledge of process control Knowledge of network / serial communications protocols and associated hardware. Willing to travel and work away from home including overnight stays The ability to work as part of an established team and provide support. The ability to prioritise own workload and work un-supervised when required to meet project deadlines. Good communication skills both written and spoken. A flexible approach to their working practices. DESIRABLE SKILLS Knowledge of C&I Engineering. Knowledge of high-level programming languages. Knowledge of National Grid design processes and standards. HOW TO APPLY If youre interested in this role, click Apply to forward an updated copy of your CV.