PLC Controls Engineer

The Barbican; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barbican in London is seeking an experienced PLC Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and commission industrial control systems for power solutions projects.

With 5–10 years in the field and UK government clearance, you will work across full project lifecycles and collaborate with electrical design, project managers and clients.

Hybrid working in London/Cambridge is offered with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of PLC control experience.
• Experience with diesel generator controls, switchgear/ATS/AMF panels is a plus.
• UK Government clearance is required or in-scope.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test and commission industrial control systems across projects.
• Collaborate with electrical design, project managers and clients to deliver robust systems.
• Ensure safety and compliance with industry standards during full project lifecycles.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI interfaces

Electrical control systems

On-site commissioning

Project lifecycle

FDS/DDS

FAT/SAT

UK Government clearance

Job description

PLC Controls Engineer

2026-09-14T13:23:05

Location: Barbican, Greater London, GB, EC2Y 8

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: 2026-10-12T16:36:24.863

Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000

Job Description

PLC Control Systems Engineer SC Clearance & British National Essential London / Cambridge / Hybrid

We are working with a leading engineering group, who offer solutions in the power systems, building services, MEICA & controls markets. Currently seeking an experienced PLC Control Systems Engineer (5-10 years) to design, program, test, and commission industrial control systems across power solutions projects. Including diesel generator controls, switchgear/ATS/AMF panels, load sharing/synchronisation, and associated HMI/SCADA interfaces. The role spans the full project lifecycle (FDS/DDS, coding, FAT/SAT, on-site commissioning), working closely with electrical design, project managers, and clients to deliver robust, safe, and maintainable systems that meet industry standards. UK & USA Government clearance is required.

PLC Control Systems Engineer SC Clerance & British National Essential London / Cambridge / Hybrid £60k - £80k + Package, dependant on skills and experience We are working with a leading engineering group, who offer solutions in the power systems, building services, MEICA & controls markets. Currently seeking an experienced PLC Control Systems Engineer (5-10 years) to design, program, test, and commission industrial control systems across power solutions projects. Including diesel generator controls, switchgear/ATS/AMF panels, load sharing/synchronisation, and associated HMI/SCADA interfaces. UK & USA Government clearance is required