Automation Engineer

ZENOVO LTD; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Automation Engineer to deliver high-quality automation and control services across industrial sectors. This role involves working both independently and as part of a project team, with responsibilities including supervising junior engineers and maintaining project records. Candidates should have a degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, with a background in industrial environments. Flexibility and accountability are key attributes in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in an Automation Engineer position.
• Background in industrial environments.
• Comfortable working independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automation and control engineering consultancy services both on-site and at customer locations.
• Supervise and support junior engineers where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of work undertaken, producing regular progress reports.

Skills

Automation engineering

Control engineering

Team management

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £45k (depending on experience)

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established engineering consultancy seeking an Automation Engineer to deliver high-quality automation and control engineering services across industrial sectors. The position offers a varied and hands‑on opportunity within a small, collaborative engineering business, where flexibility, accountability, and a proactive mindset are valued.

About the Role

• Deliver automation and control engineering consultancy services both on‑site and at customer locations, working independently or as part of a wider project team.
• Supervise and support junior engineers where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of work undertaken, producing regular progress and status reports, and identifying risks, delays, or bottlenecks.
• Work closely with engineering and management teams to ensure project scope is clearly defined and documented and activities are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify schedule risks, with recommendations for mitigation, and keep stakeholders informed of progress, issues, and changes.

About You

• Degree in a related field
• 5+ years' experience in an Automation Engineer position
• Background in industrial environments
• Comfortable...