Senior Control Systems Engineer — Lead Design & Commissioning

March

Warrington

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave
Enhanced pension
Training and development
Wellbeing support
Career progression
Employee discount schemes

Job summary

MARCH in Daresbury, Cheshire, is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead design, development and commissioning of advanced automation across diverse industries. You will guide projects from concept to handover and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires a degree in control, automation or electrical engineering, Chartered status being desirable, and at least six years' experience. Strong leadership and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience leading control and automation projects.
  • MIET membership and Chartered status desirable.
  • Minimum 6 years' experience in control and automation.
  • Track record delivering control solutions across multiple industries.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects through lifecycle ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
  • Build client relationships through clear technical communication.
  • Develop, configure and test control system software.
  • Conduct testing and commissioning in live environments.
  • Maintain high engineering standards and safety.
  • Work within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System.
  • Support continuous improvement and community development.

Skills

Control system design
Project engineering
Technical leadership
Communication skills
PLC/SCADA knowledge

Education

Degree in control/automation/electrical engineering
MIET membership or Chartered status desirable

Tools

Rockwell PLC
Siemens PLC
Mitsubishi PLC
Schneider PLC
HMI/SCADA
MES platforms
Industrial networking
OT cyber security

Job description

MARCH in Daresbury, Cheshire, is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead design, development and commissioning of advanced automation across diverse industries. You will guide projects from concept to handover and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires a degree in control, automation or electrical engineering, Chartered status being desirable, and at least six years' experience. Strong leadership and client communication are essential.

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