Controls Project Engineer

Hudson Shribman; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Hounslow is seeking an experienced Controls Project Systems Engineer to manage PLC-based system projects, including programming Siemens S7-1500 PLCs. The role requires several years of relevant experience and a UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience, with the potential for extension beyond the initial 3 months on-site contract.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in PLC configuration and software development.
• Experience with process safety and burner management systems is desirable.
• Essential: UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage PLC-based system design and consultancy projects.
• Responsible for engineering design and project management tasks.
• Develop PLC, HMI & SCADA application software.

Skills

PLC configuration and application software development

Great customer-facing communication skills

HMI/SCADA configuration experience

Industrial communications system architecture design

Planning and delivery of technical projects

Education

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens S7-1500 PLCs

TIA Portal

WinCC SCADA systems

Job description

Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC) £c40/hr ltd rate

South East ABJ7685

Salary dependent on experience but c£35-£45/ hr ltd rate (outside IR35)

Start Jan 2026 - 3 months with view to extension on site

A new position for an experienced Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company for upcoming projects. The role involves programming Siemens S7‑1500 PLCs using TIA Portal, programming WinCC SCADA systems and interfacing with multiple S7‑1500 PLCs. Failsafe programming would be desirable.

As a controls engineer you will have the technical lead for a control panel, reviewing electrical drawings and panel assembly. As a project engineer you will also generate documentation such as test plans, installation, commissioning and operation/maintenance documentation.

The role is mainly office‑based, with occasional site visits across the UK (must have a UK driving licence). Teamwork is pivotal to success.

Process safety experience is desirable, as the team will be building burner management systems.

The role and responsibilities

• Manage PLC‑based system design and consultancy projects from point of sale, through initial design and manufacture, to site commissioning.
• Responsible for a wide range of engineering design and project management tasks.
• Confident user of general office software (e.g., Microsoft Word / Excel) for preparing various in‑depth project‑related documentation such as specifications, reports, calculations, etc.
• Critically review and mark‑up documents and drawings generated by others, providing constructive feedback.
• Supervise workshop technicians during the system build of your own projects.
• Apply problem‑solving and analytical techniques to plan and carry out appropriate system tests.
• General control of project work, including look‑ahead planning, control of project budgets and schedules, change control, estimating activities, project document management and progress reporting.
• Review client specifications and other national/international standards to ensure project compliance.
• Develop functional requirements specifications for control systems, SIS, F&G and instrumentation.
• Develop PLC, HMI & SCADA application software.
• Participate in design reviews, including HAZOP/LOPA, hazardous area, etc.

Skills and Experiences

• HNC/HND or degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Several years’ experience in PLC configuration and application software development (e.g., ABB AC500‑S/800xA HI, Emerson DeltaV SIS, Triconex, HIMA F60/HiQuad X, Siemens S7‑Failsafe, Allen Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix).
• Great customer‑facing communication skills from a technical and commercial perspective.
• HMI/SCADA configuration experience (e.g., Siemens WinCC/PCS7/Emerson DeltaV).
• Industrial communications system architecture design and selection/configuration of appropriate protocols (e.g., Profinet/Profibus/Modbus TCP & RTU/OPC).
• Experience in planning and delivery of technical projects.
• Desirable: process safety experience (burner management systems).
• Essential: UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Industrial instrumentation experience.
• Good working knowledge of the functional safety standards BS EN 61508/61511.

They offer an attractive salary (dependent on experience). To apply, please contact Alison Basson, quoting ABJ7685, on (T: (phone number removed) / +44 (0)(phone number removed) – send CV to (email removed).