Controls & Automation Engineer

CV Technical; Fort William; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer for a permanent position in Fort William, Scotland. This role involves managing key engineering projects for a notable industrial site, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing hands-on support during system breakdowns. Candidates should hold an HND in a relevant discipline and have experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. The position offers day shifts, promoting a better work-life balance and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Career progression

Skill development

Day shifts for better work/life balance

Supportive safety-led culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems including programming.
• Strong electrical and instrumentation knowledge with practical control systems experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver controls and automation projects.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects while supporting daily operations.
• Drive the delivery of critical maintenance and upgrade projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

SCADA systems

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

HND or above in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Controls & Automation Engineer

Location: Fort William, PH33 - RELOCATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Shifts: Day Shifts (Monday-Friday)

Work Type: Full-time | Permanent

Industry: Metal | Heavy Industry

Engineering Discipline: Control Systems, Automation, Electrical

Are you ready to bring your controls expertise to one of Scotland's most iconic industrial sites? We're on the lookout for a Controls & Automation Engineer to join our Fort William based client and play a key role in optimising, maintaining, and advancing the control systems that power our 24/7 smelter and hydro-scheme operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver controls and automation projects across site assets.
• Maintain and update all drawings, documentation, and system schematics.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects while supporting daily operational needs.
• Ensure full compliance with HSEQ standards and engineering regulations.
• Provide hands-on support during breakdowns to restore systems quickly and safely.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, including contractors.
• Champion control system safety, integrity, and performance across the site.
• Support the development of apprentices and junior engineers.
• Minimise downtime by ensuring rapid recovery from control system failures.
• Lead complex troubleshooting of site-wide control processes.
• Drive the delivery of critical maintenance and upgrade projects.

What You'll Need

• HND or above in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
• Proven experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems - including programming.
• Strong E&I knowledge and practical control systems experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver in a fast-paced, industrial setting.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and team development.

What We Offer

• A key role in a major engineering operation with national significance.
• Day shifts only - offering better work/life balance.
• Career progression and skill development in a high-performing team.
• A supportive, safety-led culture focused on operational excellence.