Senior Control Systems Engineer

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturer in Newark, Nottinghamshire is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their design team. The role involves leading PLC programming, producing electrical documentation using EPLAN, and overseeing commissioning tasks. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in electrical control systems and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, along with 25 days of holiday and other benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in electrical control systems.
• Must have qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in EPLAN, PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC & HMI programming and system testing.
• Develop P&IDs in coordination with design and engineering teams.
• Oversee on-site commissioning.

Skills

EPLAN

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical commissioning

Control panel design

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Control Systems Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Controls Engineer required to join a manufacturer in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

The Senior Control Systems Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Controls Engineer will be an experienced electrical professional with a minimum of 5 years’ industry experience. You’ll bring proven hands-on expertise in EPLAN, control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, and electrical commissioning.

Working as part of a close-knit design team, you’ll lead and support the full lifecycle of bespoke automated systems used across the UK. The role involves producing electrical drawings in EPLAN, leading PLC programming tasks, and supporting on-site commissioning and testing.

Package:

• Up to £65,000 (Depending on experience)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support PLC & HMI programming and system testing

• Develop P&IDs in coordination with design and engineering teams

• Oversee and participate in on-site commissioning

• Design control panel layouts and wiring schematics

• Use EPLAN to produce detailed electrical documentation

• Create schematics, flow diagrams, and I/O lists

• Collaborate with various engineering and project departments

• Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in electrical control systems

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualified

• Proficiency in EPLAN, PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs

• Full UK driving licence

• Must be commutable to Newark, Nottinghamshire