Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; 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 in Chesterfield, UK. The role involves site installation, testing and requires hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering or relevant discipline and proven experience in controls systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Incorporated Engineer status or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, surveys, and full integrated system testing.
• Delivery of specific modules including PLC, SCADA, and Hardware design.

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, Slough

Client: Belcan

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

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 (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

You will be responsible for delivering specific modules within a project, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design. Ensuring projects meet technical and quality standards, identifying project opportunities and variations, and adhering to company quality processes are essential.

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

• Development of project modules, including 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 test documentation, and handling system packing and shipping.

Important:

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