Actemium Automation Nottingham - Senior Controls Systems Engineer (On-site)

Actemium UK; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Actemium UK is looking for a Senior Controls Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves leading the design and testing of control systems, mentoring junior engineers, with a focus on sectors like Food and Pharmaceutical. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health shield cash plan

EV car purchase scheme

Pension contributions up to 7%

VINCI share scheme (after 6 months)

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in systems integration or 15+ with lower qualifications.
• Extensive experience in PLC, HMI, SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of machinery safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Designing, testing, and commissioning control systems for clients.
• Leading design, review, and testing ensuring compliance.
• Supervising onsite commissioning and providing technical guidance.

Skills

PLC-based control systems

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

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 seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team. This role offers a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in control systems engineering, enjoying a mix of on-site and home working.

What You’ll Do:

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, testing, and commissioning control systems for our clients, working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Leading the design, review, and testing of control systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers and internal teams, facilitating clear communication and project efficiency.
• Designing, testing, and commissioning control systems according to specifications, standards, and safety regulations.
• Overseeing onsite commissioning and testing activities, ensuring compliance with site-specific regulations and quality standards.
• Supervising and providing technical guidance to design, build, and installation teams.
• Supporting project planning, effort estimation, and tracking progress with Project Managers.
• Contributing to tendering processes through cost estimation and technical proposals.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance project efficiency.
• Serving as a technical expert, mentoring junior engineers, and sharing knowledge.

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).
• Extensive experience in PLC-based control systems, including architecture and programming (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, including control panel design, C&I system design, and commissioning.
• Understanding of machinery safety standards and compliance.
• Experience with onsite commissioning of complex control systems.
• Preferred sectors include Food, Pharmaceutical/Fine Chemical, and Material Handling/Logistics industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and foster continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

At Actemium, we value our people and offer competitive rewards, including:

• Salary based on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional leave for length of service
• Health shield cash plan
• EV car purchase scheme
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• VINCI share scheme (after 6 months of service)
• Death in service insurance
• A supportive and dynamic team with strong values

Who We Are

We’re Actemium Automation Nottingham, a leading UK provider in industrial automation, specializing 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 stability and local agility.

Ready to Make a Move?

If you’re motivated, innovative, and looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!