Project Controls Engineer in Nottingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer in the Nottingham area. This hands-on role involves taking ownership of end-to-end project delivery, developing PLC and SCADA systems, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation engineering and experience with control systems. Benefits include a competitive salary, excellent working environment, and ongoing career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Leisure benefit (£500)

Ongoing career development, training, and certification support

Qualifications

• Proven experience with control systems including PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Ability to design or interpret electrical schematics and process control diagrams.
• Familiarity with standards and regulations in industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop PLC and SCADA systems, including sensor specification and interfacing.

Skills

Strong background in industrial electrical or automation engineering

Experience with control systems including PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs

Excellent problem‑solving skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Project Controls Engineer

Full Time, Permanent
Derby / Nottingham area
Up to £60,000 P.A + Excellent Benefits including overtime

Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.

In a nutshell

Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider delivering bespoke automation and control systems across multiple industries. Due to continued growth and new project wins across the UK, our client is now looking to expand their engineering division and seek an experienced Project Controls Engineer to take ownership of end-to-end project delivery.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong experience in control systems engineering (PLC/SCADA).

What’s involved for the Project Controls Engineer

• Understand client requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Identify and apply relevant international, British, and client standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop PLC and SCADA systems, including sensor specification and interfacing.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers on panel layouts, considering heat dissipation, cable routing, segregation, and maintenance access.
• Perform power and heating calculations.
• Create process diagrams, flowcharts, and state diagrams to illustrate system functionality.
• Develop mimics and popups to support design approval.
• Maintain a Data Point Schedule (DPS) documenting project I/O and alarms.
• Ensure all hardware is fit for purpose and properly certified.
• Confirm designs are achievable within the available time and budget.

What you’ll need

• Strong background in industrial electrical or automation engineering.
• Proven experience with control systems including PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Ability to design or interpret electrical schematics and process control diagrams.
• Familiarity with standards and regulations in industrial controls.
• Experience with network design and hardware selection – IDEAL.
• Excellent problem‑solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

Benefits for the Project Controls Engineer

• Monday to Friday (1 pm finish on Fridays)
• 40 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension
• Overtime available
• Leisure benefit (£500)
• Ongoing career development, training, and certification support.
• Excellent working environment and supportive engineering team.

Should you be interested in this Project Controls Engineer position, please apply within.

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