Senior Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to take on a pivotal role in delivering advanced automation solutions. The successful candidate will have expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, managing full project life cycles, and providing technical leadership. This role offers excellent training opportunities and comes with a competitive salary in a modern office environment.

Benefits

Pension

Health Plan

Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of real-time control systems design, development, and commissioning.
• Strong background in systems integration and project delivery.
• Skilled in documentation (FDS, FAT, SAT) and process management.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for industrial automation projects.
• Lead full project life cycles from initial concept through to FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
• Provide technical leadership to controls teams and assist in developing junior engineers.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)

SCADA/HMI systems (AVEVA, FTView, WinCC, iFIX)

Real-time control systems design

Systems integration and project delivery

Documentation (FDS, FAT, SAT) and process management

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

PLC Software - Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider

HMI/SCADA Software - Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch, Schneider ClearSCADA

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer ready to step into a senior role with greater influence, technical challenge, and leadership opportunity?

We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry. Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

This is your chance to join a business with a proud 100-year heritage, a £1Bn+ order book, and an exciting future — all from a brand-new, high-spec office in South Yorkshire.

Senior Controls Engineer

£55,000 - £70,000 DOE + Pension + Health Plan + Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities.

South Yorkshire. New, modern offices Ref: 24768

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering technically advanced solutions, shaping project strategy, and mentoring junior engineers. This is a senior-level opportunity where you’ll have real autonomy and long-term career visibility.

Senior Controls Engineer - The Person:

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for a range of industrial automation projects.
• Lead full project life cycles — from initial concept and FDS through to FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to controls teams and assist in developing the next generation of engineers.

Senior Controls Engineer - The Person:

• Proven experience of real-time control systems design, development and commissioning.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
• Solid experience with SCADA/HMI systems (e.g., AVEVA, FTView, WinCC, iFIX).
• Strong background in systems integration and project delivery
• Skilled in documentation (FDS, FAT, SAT) and process management
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

We are keen to see Control Systems Engineers with experience of the following packages:

• PLC Software – Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
• HMI/SCADA Software – Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering firm with real ambition and stability.
• Work in brand-new, modern offices built for collaboration and innovation.
• Lead projects for high-profile clients in technically demanding sectors.
• Access to structured development programs, Chartership support, and leadership training.

Located in South Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Matlock, Buxton, Retford, Mansfield, Wakefield and Leeds

For further information call Sarah Clarke on: 01902212000 or 07519122547. Email: [e-mail]