controls engineer

Siemens Mobility; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is urgently seeking a Controls Project Systems Engineer with expertise in PLC programming and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in the field, a relevant engineering degree, and strong client-facing communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £43,000 and £53,000, along with benefits including 25 days holiday and healthcare. The role is field-based with office support in London, requiring a valid UK driving license for client site visits.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in PLC configuration and application software development.
• HMI/SCADA configuration experience is essential.
• UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Program Siemens S7‑1500 PLCs using TIA Portal.
• Act as technical lead for control panel design.
• Manage PLC-based system design and consultancy projects.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems programming

Project management

Client-facing communication

Technical documentation

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens S7‑1500

TIA Portal

WinCC

Job description

About the Role

3 months with view to extension, on site. A new position for an experienced Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC experience) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company for upcoming projects.

Responsibilities

• Program Siemens S7‑1500 PLCs using TIA Portal.
• Program WinCC SCADA systems interfacing with multiple S7‑1500 PLCs.
• Fail‑safe programming desirable.
• Act as technical lead for control panel and review electrical drawings, panel assembly.
• Generate documentation such as test plans, installation/commissioning & operation/maintenance documents.
• Manage PLC‑based system design and consultancy projects from point of sale through initial design, manufacture and site commissioning.
• Responsible for engineering design and project‑management tasks.
• Use Microsoft Word/Excel to prepare various project‑related documentation.
• Critically review and mark‑up documents/drawings generated by others, providing constructive feedback.
• Supervise workshop technicians during the system build of your own projects.
• Rigorously test, applying problem‑solving and analytical techniques to plan and carry out appropriate system tests.
• Control project work: look‑ahead planning, budgets, schedules, change control, estimating, documentation and progress reporting.
• Review client specifications and other national/international standards to ensure compliance.
• Develop functional‑requirements specifications for control systems, SIS, F&G and instrumentation.
• Participate in design reviews including HAZOP/LOPA, hazardous area, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Several years experience in PLC configuration and application software development (e.g. ABB C500‑S/800xAHI, Emerson Delta V SIS, Triconex, HIMA F60 / HiQuad X, Siemens S7‑failsafe, Allen Bradley ControlLogix / GuardLogix).
• Customer‑facing, strong communication skills from a technical and commercial perspective.
• HMI/SCADA configuration experience (e.g. Siemens WinCC / PCS7 / Emerson DeltaV).
• Industrial communications system architectural design and selection/configuration of appropriate protocols (Profinet / Profibus / Modbus TCP & RTU / OPC, etc.).
• Experience in planning and delivery of technical projects.
• Process safety experience desirable (building burner management systems).
• UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

£43,000 – £53,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Life Assurance + Healthcare + Training & Development.

Location

Field‑based coverage of London (commutable from Slough, Watford, Croydon, Enfield, Romford, Hounslow). Mainly office based with client site visits; must be able to drive with a car. Site visits normally within the UK.