Lead/Senior Control Systems Engineer

Personnel Selection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company is seeking a Lead Control Systems Integration Engineer in London. The role includes managing project delivery, attending client meetings, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have 5+ years of control systems experience, proficiency in PLC and SCADA systems, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Health Scheme

Death in Service Plan

Pension

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in lead control systems.
• Experience with PLC and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle delivery of projects.
• Attend client meetings for discussions on design and programming.
• Mentor and motivate a team of engineers.

Skills

Control Systems Engineering

PLC Programming

SCADA Systems

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

Software Engineering Degree and/or Electrical Qualifications

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Wonderware HMI/SCADA

Job description

Overview

As a solution provider, we have been operating in the UK for over 35 years across many industry sectors, including water and pharmaceutical, working with customers worldwide. We have four offices nationally with our Head office in Yateley, Hampshire. We are currently seeking a Lead Control Systems Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team of highly skilled Engineers based at our London office. We are seeing an exciting time of growth within our sector and are seeking this role due to expansion.

Responsibilities

• As a Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the full life cycle delivery of the project in both technical compliance and quality.
• Attending meetings with clients to discuss the design, surveys, software programming, configuration, testing and commissioning.
• You will bring an innovative approach to problem solving, you will be working with highly skilled engineers to help you develop and succeed in your career.
• You will also be responsible for managing and motivating a team of engineers to get the best delivery output. This includes mentoring our graduates and apprentices.

Working hours and benefits

Working Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.15pm and 4pm on Fridays, you will receive a competitive salary, plus full benefit package which includes; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (raises to 30 days after 5 years of service), Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service), Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service), pension and free onsite parking to name a few.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing control system s PLC and HMI/SCADA software and making amendments/upgrades to existing system software.
• Experience in producing project documentation
• Competence in the programming of PLC s like Siemens, Rockwell, or Mitsubishi PLC s AND / OR competence in programming SCADA systems like Siemens, Rockwell or Wonderware HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Previous Lead control systems experience (5 years+)

• Software Engineering Degree and/or Electrical qualifications
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens Mitsubishi PLC s or experience of SCADA systems like Wonderware, Iconics, Schneider or other platforms
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Clean UK Driving License

There will also be UK Sites commissioning which may involve short periods away from home.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar environment and good knowledge of PLC s, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives and instrumentation products. In return we can offer you a competitive salary, excellent benefit package and an employer that cares about its people.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Only candidates with current and valid work authorisation will be considered.

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