Principal Control Systems Engineer

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer in Stoke-On-Trent. The role involves managing engineering activities on nuclear projects and leading a team of engineers. Applicants should have 10+ years of experience in control systems, be eligible for UK security clearance, and hold a British passport. This position offers a salary between £60k - £70k and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

6% pension

Life assurance & Healthcare scheme

Company bonus

12:30pm finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Electrical, Software, and Control System engineering.
• Demonstrated experience of leading teams in a project environment.
• Eligible for UK security clearance and must hold a British passport.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all engineering activities on specific projects in the Nuclear industry.
• Manage a multi-disciplined team of engineers.
• Initiate and oversee all engineering activities on contracts.
• Map out complex systems for project delivery.
• Explore new technologies for team efficiency.
• Support the Engineering Manager in creating a long-term strategy.

Skills

Control System Engineering

Team Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Project Management

Job description

Overview

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 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

Responsibilities

• 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 you’ll be doing it

Our client is 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 you’ll 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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Important information

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Job Info

Job Title: Principal Control Systems Engineer

Company: Russell Taylor Group Ltd

Location: Stoke, Staffordshire

Posted: Sep 19th 2025

Closes: Oct 20th 2025

Sector: Contract

Hours: Full Time

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