Senior Control Engineer

Job Description

One of the UK's most established multidisciplinary design and build contractors with a rich history spanning over a century are in search of experienced Lead Control Systems Engineers to join a dynamic team.

Specialising in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage industries, they are at the cutting edge of value-added engineering.

Lead Control Systems Engineer

£50-55k + Car Allowance

A key role delivering automation projects across the entire project lifecycle

Join a large team of controls & automation engineers across multiple UK locations

Staffordshire based role. Ref: 24058

Responsibilities:

• You will take charge of complex control system projects, either independently or leading a team of 3-5 engineers.
• You will be involved in all stages of the project, from creating design documentation to developing control software, testing, commissioning and handover.
• If leading a team, you will manage the workload and progress of your team members, working closely with the Project Manager to meet contractual project milestones.
• You will review design documents and test the software developed by your team members.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of safe working practices
• Good organisational and communication skills at all levels.
• A positive, approachable, willing and helpful attitude.
• Good team player.
• PLC and HMI software development experience using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider.
• Experience with multiple communication protocols and working with SCADA systems and VSDs.
• Knowledge and experience in virtual machines (VMWare).
• Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• A full UK driving licence

As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will enjoy a rewarding role in a leading engineering company, who pride themselves on their culture that promotes personal development and ensures employee safety.

With over 100 years of industry experience, they have honed their expertise in supporting blue chip clients across many industry sectors, positioning themselves at the forefront of value-added engineering.

If you have a proven track record in delivering control and automation projects to major UK clients in the Water, Industrial Automation or Process sectors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Position would suit: Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, SCADA Engineer, or Senior Controls Engineer.

Contact Information:

For further information call Sarah Clarke

Available on: 01902212000 or 07519122547

Or email: sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk