Senior Controls Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead high-impact automation projects in Staffordshire. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in PLC programming and advanced SCADA development skills, along with excellent communication and leadership abilities. You will manage the full project life cycle from design to commissioning. The salary range is £50k - £65k plus benefits.

Benefits

Technical leadership with influence over project delivery

Excellent progression path

Flexible working

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PLC programming.
• Advanced SCADA development skills required.
• Proven experience in full project life cycle delivery.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client facing skills are essential.
• Degree qualified in engineering (or equivalent experience) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of control systems.
• Produce and review technical documentation.
• Oversee commissioning on-site, ensuring quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and procurement processes.
• Act as the point of contact for clients.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)

Advanced SCADA development (AVEVA System Platform, ClearSCADA, FTView SE)

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Client-facing skills

Education

Degree in engineering (or equivalent experience)

Tools

PLC software (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)

SCADA systems (AVEVA System Platform, ClearSCADA, FTView SE)

Job description

Our client, a respected and growing industrial automation specialist, is seeking Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead and manage high-impact automation projects. You\'ll take ownership of full life cycle delivery - from design and development to commissioning - while acting as a technical lead and client liaison.

Senior Controls Engineer

£50k - £65k + Pension, Health Plan • Staffordshire

Ref: 24825

Senior Controls Engineer - The Role

• Lead design and development of PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems
• Produce and review technical documentation including FDS, test protocols, and commissioning reports
• Oversee commissioning on-site, ensuring quality and safety standards
• Manage subcontractors, procurement processes, and project milestones
• Act as point of contact for clients, offering technical guidance and project updates

Senior Controls Engineer - The Person

• Strong experience in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)
• Advanced SCADA development skills (e.g. AVEVA System Platform, ClearSCADA, FTView SE)
• Proven experience in full project life cycle delivery within a systems integrator
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client facing skills
• Degree qualified in engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Full UK valid driving licence

Benefits

• Technical leadership with influence over project delivery
• Excellent progression path to Principal or Technical Manager roles
• Flexible working and national project exposure
• Support for professional development and Chartered Engineer status

Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Loughborough Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas.

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For further information call Sarah Clarke

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