Our client, a respected and growing industrial automation specialist, is seeking Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead and manage high-impact automation projects. You'll take ownership of full life cycle delivery - from design and development to commissioning - while acting as a technical lead and client liaison.
Senior Controls Engineer
£50k - £65k + Pension, Health Plan
Staffordshire
Ref: 24825
Senior Controls Engineer - The Role:
Lead design and development of PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems
Produce and review technical documentation including FDS, test protocols, and commissioning reports
Oversee commissioning on-site, ensuring quality and safety standards
Manage subcontractors, procurement processes, and project milestones
Act as point of contact for clients, offering technical guidance and project updates
Senior Controls Engineer - The Person:
Strong experience in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)
Advanced SCADA development skills (e.g. AVEVA System Platform, ClearSCADA, FTView SE)
Proven experience in full project life cycle delivery within a systems integrator
Excellent communication, leadership, and client facing skills
Degree qualified in engineering (or equivalent experience)
Full UK valid driving licence
Benefits:
Technical leadership with influence over project delivery
Excellent progression path to Principal or Technical Manager roles
Flexible working and national project exposure
Support for professional development and Chartered Engineer status
Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Loughborough Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas.
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For further information call Sarah Clarke
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