Senior Controls Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in South Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced control systems. The role offers a salary between £55,000 - £70,000 plus benefits and excellent training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and project delivery, with a focus on technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

Pension

Health Plan

Life Assurance

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
• Expertise in PLC programming across various platforms.
• Solid experience with SCADA/HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC & SCADA systems.
• Lead full project life cycles from concept to commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients for technical excellence.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Control systems design

Systems integration

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell FTView

AVEVA InTouch

Siemens WinCC

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer ready to step into a senior role with greater influence, technical challenge, and leadership opportunity?

We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering cutting-edge control systems to some of the most recognised names in the industry, supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

This is your chance to join a business with a proud 100-year heritage, a £1Bn+ order book, and an exciting future all from a brand-new, high-spec office in South Yorkshire.

Senior Controls Engineer

£55,000 - £70,000 DOE + Pension + Health Plan + Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities.

South Yorkshire. New, modern offices Ref: 24768

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering technically advanced solutions, shaping project strategy, and mentoring junior engineers. This is a senior-level opportunity where you’ll have real autonomy and long-term career visibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for a range of industrial automation projects.
• Lead full project life cycles from initial concept and FDS through to FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to controls teams and assist in developing the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of real-time control systems design, development and commissioning.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
• Solid experience with SCADA/HMI systems (e.g., AVEVA, FTView, WinCC, iFIX).
• Strong background in systems integration and project delivery
• Skilled in documentation (FDS, FAT, SAT) and process management
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

Experience with packages

• PLC Software Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
• HMI/SCADA Software Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering firm with real ambition and stability.
• Work in brand-new, modern offices built for collaboration and innovation.
• Lead projects for high-profile clients in technically demanding sectors.
• Access to structured development programs, Chartership support, and leadership training.

Located in South Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Rotherham, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, Matlock, Buxton, Retford, Mansfield, Wakefield and Leeds.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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