Control System Engineer

TRIA; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chesterfield seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to step into a senior role. The position involves leading automation projects, working closely with clients, and offers opportunities for rapid progression in a growing company with a packed project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in control systems or automation engineering.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming.
• Strong communication skills and independent working ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from brief to commissioning.
• Program and develop PLC and HMI systems.
• Carry out system testing and on-site commissioning.

Skills

Control systems

Automation engineering

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA visualization

Electrical fault-finding

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC platforms

HMI software

Job description

TRIA Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

TRIA Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom

This range is provided by TRIA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location: Chesterfield – Office-Based with Some Hybrid Flexibility

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Company:

I’m pleased to be working with a growing engineering firm that delivers high-quality automation and control systems to clients across the UK. With a packed project pipeline and an agile, close-knit team, they offer end-to-end solutions from customer consultation to final onsite commissioning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Control Systems Engineer to step into a senior role with real influence. You’ll work directly with the owner and senior team, taking ownership of projects and helping shape the future direction of the business. As part of a small, fast-moving company, your impact will be visible from day one and there’s clear potential for rapid progression as the team grows.

The Role:

As a Control Systems Engineer you’ll lead automation projects from brief to commissioning. This includes working closely with clients to define solutions, programming PLCs and HMIs, collaborating with the internal electrical and workshop teams and carrying out commissioning and testing on-site.

The role is predominantly office-based (around 70%), with flexibility to work from home when focusing on design tasks. Most site visits are local, with occasional travel across the UK as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full project lifecycle: from client brief, design, programming and testing through to final commissioning
• Program and develop PLC and HMI/SCADA visualisation systems
• Collaborate closely with the in-house electrical design team and panel workshop
• Carry out system testing and on-site commissioning
• Provide occasional electrical fault-finding and after-sales support
• Serve as a key technical contact for clients during project delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• Hands on experience in control systems or automation engineering
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and industrial control systems
• Confident working independently without the need for close supervision
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise directly with clients
• UK driving licence for travel to local and occasional national sites

Desirable (but not essential):

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field
• Experience with HMI, Scala and a variety of PLC platforms
• Familiarity with panel design and build processes (though not required hands-on)

If you’re a driven control systems engineer looking to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to join a company where you’ll be part of the foundations, see your work delivered end-to-end and grow as the business expands. Apply now or get in touch for an informal chat!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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