Senior Controls Engineer – Lead PLC & Software (Hybrid)

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

30 days holidays

6% pension

Life assurance

Healthcare scheme

Hybrid work (Mon & Fri home)

Early finish Friday

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Stafford for a hybrid role. You will lead software engineering on complex projects, designing PLC solutions from scratch using Siemens TIA Portal and STEP 7, and guiding a team through full project lifecycle.

The position involves parameterising and commissioning VSDs, delivering robust control systems, and supporting BD activities. UK residency and DBS/BPSS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven PLC programming experience from scratch (Siemens TIA Portal/STEP 7).
• Experience delivering control systems across full lifecycle.
• Experience with ISO 9001/14001/45001 environments.
• UK resident and able to pass DBS/BPSS checks if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering activities on projects from award to handover.
• Develop complete PLC software solutions from scratch (Siemens TIA Portal/STEP 7).
• Parameterise, commission and integrate VSDs.
• Deliver control systems across the full lifecycle (FDS to FAT/SAT and commissioning).
• Line manage and mentor engineers, promote engineering best practice.
• Plan and manage software resources across projects.
• Support business development, estimating and tender activities.
• Report on software progress to senior management and liaise with clients and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

PLC programming

Siemens TIA Portal

Project management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

TIA Portal

STEP 7

VSDs

Job description

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Stafford for a hybrid role. You will lead software engineering on complex projects, designing PLC solutions from scratch using Siemens TIA Portal and STEP 7, and guiding a team through full project lifecycle.

The position involves parameterising and commissioning VSDs, delivering robust control systems, and supporting BD activities. UK residency and DBS/BPSS checks may be required.