Project Engineer

Ipsum; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension plan

Career progression

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Core Controls is seeking a Project Engineer to design, build and implement automation solutions across industries. You’ll collaborate with customers, internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of compliant, high-quality solutions that meet objectives and standards.

Responsibilities include designing panels with CAD, developing PLC/SCADA/HMI software, and coordinating test arrangements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience with PLC/SCADA systems.
• Experience designing panel layouts and wiring consideration.
• Ability to own projects end-to-end and coordinate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Work with CAD engineers to design panel layouts for heat dissipation and access.
• Create and modify PLC, SCADA & HMI software.
• Design and assist the construction of test arrangements in the workshop.
• Create Site Test Specification documents and validate functionality.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

CAD

HMI software

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens PLC

Job description

What’s In It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Location: Ilkeston (On Site)

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s In It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role…

As a Project Engineer at Core Controls you will play a key role in designing, building and implementing engineering solutions across multiple industries. You will work closely with customers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of cutting-edge solutions that meet customer requirements, adhere to industry standards, and achieve project objectives. You are responsible for the work you complete being compliant with laws, regulations, standards, specifications and codes of practice as applicable.

As a Project Engineer you will…

• Work with our CAD engineer(s) to design panel layouts considering component spacing for heat dissipation, cable bend radius, cable segregation and access for construction/maintenance etc.
• Create and modify PLC, SCADA & HMI software.
• Design and assist the construction of test arrangements within our workshop.
• Create a Site Test Specification document ensuring all functionality is thoroughly tested including all conceivable faults in hardware, software and operation

About You…

You're a hands‑on, driven engineering professional with strong PLC/SCADA expertise and a passion for delivering high‑quality automation solutions. Comfortable owning projects end‑to‑end, you combine technical excellence with a practical, problem‑solving approach. You thrive working with customers and teams, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and delivered on time.

You will be required to travel to site so you will need to hold a full UK driving licence.

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