Senior Control Systems Engineer – Automation Lead

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Control & Automation) for a Fareham-based role. You will lead end-to-end control system delivery across multi-industry projects, including PLC/SCADA, HMI, and MES, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget targets.

You will supervise engineers, conduct site surveys, and prepare core design documents (FDS, DDS, RAMS, O&M). A Chartered status or active registration progress is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical/Electronic or Control Engineering.
• CEng status or actively working toward registration is preferred.
• End-to-end track record in PLC/SCADA delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system design and execution (PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch).
• Mentor project engineers and manage technical risks with the Project Manager.
• Prepare design documentation (FDS, DDS, RAMS, O&M).
• Develop PLC modules, SCADA scripts, and perform FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Support bid teams with technical scope reviews and effort estimation.

Skills

PLC/SCADA delivery

Industrial automation

Project leadership

Education

Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical/Electronic or Control Engineering

CEng status or working toward registration

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

AVEVA

Ignition

OPC/Modbus/Profinet

VMware

OT Cyber Security

IEC 61508/61511

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Control & Automation) for a Fareham-based role. You will lead end-to-end control system delivery across multi-industry projects, including PLC/SCADA, HMI, and MES, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget targets.

You will supervise engineers, conduct site surveys, and prepare core design documents (FDS, DDS, RAMS, O&M). A Chartered status or active registration progress is desirable.