Senior Controls Systems Engineer

• Lead and manage the design, review, and testing of control systems
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams
• Design, test, and commission control systems in line with agreed specifications
• Oversee onsite commissioning and testing of systems
• 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
• Serve as a technical expert in nominated fields, offering mentorship and support to junior engineers

• HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 10 years of experience in systems integration (or 15+ years with lower qualifications)
• 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
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, with a keen willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges
• Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Experience in Food, Pharmaceutical/Fine Chemical, and Material Handling/Logistics industries

• 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