Senior Control Systems Engineer – Industrial Automation

Vantage Consulting; Sulham; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer for an on-site role in Reading. The position offers up to £70k per year and focuses on end-to-end control systems projects within utilities sectors.

You will survey sites, design and program PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, and lead FAT/SAT activities while producing clear RAMS and technical documentation. Strong PLC experience and UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial automation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys and produce clear, structured reports.
• Develop high-quality Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Design, program, and configure PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Lead and deliver FAT, CFAT, and SAT.
• Produce RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Support installation, commissioning, and fault-finding activities on site.
• Manage project documentation, deliverables, and technical communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Site delivery

Electrical awareness

Documentation

Project management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

Vantage Consulting is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer for an on-site role in Reading. The position offers up to £70k per year and focuses on end-to-end control systems projects within utilities sectors.

You will survey sites, design and program PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, and lead FAT/SAT activities while producing clear RAMS and technical documentation. Strong PLC experience and UK driving licence are essential.