Senior Controls Engineer

March; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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

Senior Control Engineer

Daresbury, Cheshire

We are now seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team at our state of the art facility in Daresbury, Cheshire. This is a technically focused role, responsible for leading the design, development and commissioning of advanced control and automation systems across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality technical delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices.
• Build strong client relationships through effective technical communication, presentations and documentation.
• Take ownership of technical tasks and projects, delivering to budget, quality, safety and programme expectations.
• Produce and review specifications, design documents and engineering reports.
• Develop, configure and implement control system application software across multiple platforms.
• Conduct testing and commissioning activities in live operational environments.
• Maintain consistently high engineering standards throughout the design and delivery process.
• Lead or work within multi-disciplinary teams, adapting to a variety of environments.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Integrated Management System.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support the development of the wider engineering community.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in control, automation or electrical engineering (or equivalent proven experience).
• Member of a relevant engineering or professional body (e.g., MIET); Chartered status desirable.
• Minimum 6 years' experience within the control and automation industry.
• Proven track record delivering control solutions within sectors such as Food, Utilities, FMCG, Process or Materials Handling.
• Strong technical leadership and project engineering experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, ambitious and capable of operating at a senior technical level.

Technology Portfolio (Experience Desired)

• PLC Control Systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)
• HMI & SCADA technologies
• Regional control systems & telemetry
• Data analysis, reporting & IT/database integration
• MES platforms
• Industrial networking
• Industrial & IT hardware
• Operational Technology systems
• Functional safety
• OT cyber security principles

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training and Clear career development pathways
• A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Access to employee discount schemes

About Us

We are MARCH. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know