Senior Controls Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Project Engineer for airport projects in the UK. The candidate will contribute to automated handling systems, involving both technical and administrative responsibilities. This hybrid role combines structured planning and collaboration to ensure project delivery excellence.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing membership & rewards platform

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Employee recognition platform

Qualifications

• Proficiency in developing LLC code.
• Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., WinCC).
• Understanding of health and safety risks.

Responsibilities

• Advising on technical feasibility during sales and design.
• Creating detailed designs based on system architecture.
• Performing pre-commissioning and commissioning tasks.

Skills

Siemens S7 platforms

SCADA platforms

Health and safety risk analysis

Material handling systems

Testing strategies and tools

Business process automation

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Project Engineer to support ongoing and upcoming UK-based airport projects.

With a growing need for airport electrical engineering expertise in the UK, this role is vital for knowledge development, innovation, and smooth project delivery. The successful candidate will engage in both technical and administrative work across multiple project sites.

This is a hybrid role with required on-site presence during installation and commissioning phases. Ideal for someone structured, analytical, and team-oriented, the role involves methodical planning, clear communication, and a dedication to engineering excellence.

️ Key Responsibilities

• You will play a central role in a wide range of automated handling system projects, contributing to both design and execution. Core responsibilities include:
• Advising on technical feasibility and compliance during the sales and design phases
• Translating high-level functionality into working low-level control (LLC) designs within budget
• Creating detailed designs based on system architecture using defined engineering methods
• Developing control applications and integrating them into sub-systems (build, configure, program)
• Performing pre-commissioning (e.g. I/O checks, cabinet testing) and commissioning (e.g. functionality, capacity tests)
• Supporting integration of LLC systems including third-party equipment and SCADA systems
• Preparing technical documentation and validation plans (FAT/SAT) aligned with multidisciplinary teams
• Executing and supporting on-site and in-house testing
• Creating detailed engineering plans and reporting to the project leadership

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in developing LLC code, particularly in Siemens S7 platforms
• Familiarity with SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, WebFactory) and safety systems (e.g. Siemens S7-F, PILZ)
• Understanding of health and safety risk analysis at both component and system levels
• Knowledge of material handling systems, including EM components, cabinets, field wiring, and automated equipment (e.g. DOTM, ICS, ASRS)
• Experience with testing strategies and tools (e.g. Jenkins, Quality Center)
• Strong grasp of business process automation and industrial communication networks

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Wellbeing membership & rewards platform
• Career development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee recognition platform with rewards & discounts

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to and .