Principal Control Systems Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stafford is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer to manage a multi-disciplined team. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in electrical, software, or control systems engineering. The successful candidate will oversee engineering activities on projects within the nuclear industry and support the creation of long-term strategies. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Basic salary £60k - £70k (DOE)

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

6% pension

Life assurance & Healthcare scheme

Company bonus

12:30pm finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of electrical, software, or control systems engineering experience.
• Demonstrable experience in leading project teams.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-disciplined team of engineers.
• Lead all engineering activities on assigned projects.
• Develop long-term strategy for the engineering team.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

Job description

Principal Control Systems Engineer

Are you a Control Systems Engineer with experience leading a team of multidisciplined engineers?

Do you enjoy a hybrid and flexible way of working?

Would you like to be a part of a world‑class team?

Then this may be a great opportunity for you!

What you’ll receive:

• Basic salary - £60k - £70k (DOE)
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% pension
• Life assurance & Healthcare scheme
• Hybrid working (Mondays & Fridays from home)
• Company bonus
• 12:30pm finish on a Friday

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for all engineering activities on a specified project or group of projects in the Nuclear industry.

You will manage a multi‑disciplined team of engineers, from requirements, hardware, software, mechanical and CAD Engineers.

You will initiate, oversee and lead all engineering activities on a contract or group of contracts with the support of other engineering staff.

You will map out how complex systems will be used to deliver projects and meet industry best practices and the latest regulations.

You will explore how new technologies can be used to make breakthroughs and streamline the team’s work.

You will support the Engineering Manager in creating a long‑term strategy for the senior engineering team which will give them the best chance of success.

Where will you be doing it?

Our client is a privately owned System Integrator whose team of engineers is at the heart of everything they do. They have direct experience of working on control and functional safety system projects across the nuclear industry.

What will you need?

• You will need at least 10 years of either Electrical, Software and Control System engineering development experience with demonstrable experience of leading teams in a project environment with a proven track record of delivering successful systems.
• You must be eligible for UK security clearance and a British passport holder.

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