Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract position in Chesterfield, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for installations, system testing, and project module delivery, requiring a strong understanding of control systems. Candidates with SC clearance will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of control panels and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and system testing.
• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, and system documentation.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and processes.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Maidstone

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Job location: Chesterfield

Our client, an engineering company, is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer / Software Engineer Controls System for a 6-month contract position (Outside IR35) in Chesterfield, UK.

Role

As a Controls System Engineer, you will be responsible for site installation, site retesting, site surveys, full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT, and installation. You should have experience in system specification, design, development, and testing, with hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Main Responsibilities

Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design. Ensure projects meet technical and quality standards, identify project opportunities and variations, and adhere to company quality processes and procedures.

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions.
• A degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or a relevant discipline, or status as an Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in developing project modules such as PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Development of O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation, risk assessments, method statements, site testing, observations, variations, reworks, and system packing/shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance before starting the contract.