Control Systems Engineer

Yolk Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Nuclear Consultancy in Reading is looking for a talented Control Systems Engineer to design and develop complex control systems in regulated environments. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £70,000 and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge Siemens PLC systems. Candidates should have proven experience in control system design and be eligible for SC Security clearance.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Hybrid / flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Siemens PLC programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong background in control system design within a regulated industry.
• Excellent understanding of systems integration and process control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission control system architectures.
• Create and maintain functional design specifications and system documentation.
• Support system integration, testing, and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Control system design

Systems integration

Instrumentation

Process control principles

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering

Job description

Control Systems Engineer | Nuclear Consultancy | Reading (Hybrid 3 days per week on-site) | Up to £70,000 | SC Clearance Eligibility Required

MERITUS are partnering with a leading Nuclear Consultancy seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer to join a client facing project in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced automation or control systems specialist to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and integration of complex control systems used in mission-critical environments.

As part of this innovative engineering team, you'll work on cutting-edge Siemens PLC-based systems across multiple nuclear projects. The role offers the chance to contribute to highly regulated and technically challenging environments where safety, precision, and reliability are paramount. You'll be working within a culture that values professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

They require candidates to be eligible for Security clearance to a minimum of SC level.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and commission control system architectures using Siemens PLCs and related automation hardware.
• Create and maintain functional design specifications, control philosophies, and system documentation in line with defence standards.
• Support system integration, testing, and fault diagnosis across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure all control system solutions meet regulatory, safety, and quality compliance within a highly regulated industry environment.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with Siemens PLC programming, configuration, and troubleshooting (TIA Portal or Step 7).
• Strong background in control system design and automation within a regulated industry (e.g., Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Energy).
• Excellent understanding of systems integration, instrumentation, and process control principles.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering (or related discipline).

Benefits / Package:

• Salary up to £70,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Hybrid / flexible working (3 days per week on-site)

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Control Systems Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.