Senior Controls Project Engineer Opportunity | Manchester Airport

Proactive Global; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Airport Engineering team is seeking a Senior Controls Project Engineer to deliver automation and material handling systems for airport logistics projects. The role involves designing control systems and integrating automation technologies in a hybrid work environment at Manchester Airport. Ideal candidates should have experience with Siemens S7 and SCADA systems, along with a hands-on approach to engineering.

Benefits

Great opportunity for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Strong Siemens S7 programming and SCADA experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, cabinets, and field wiring.
• Experience in commissioning and system integration.
• Structured, professional, and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and deliver low-level control systems for airport logistics.
• Commission and integrate automation, safety, and SCADA systems.
• Develop and execute FAT/SAT testing and validation plans.
• Collaborate with engineering, integration, and installation teams.
• Ensure project delivery meets technical, safety, and budget requirements.

Skills

Siemens S7 programming

SCADA experience

Knowledge of electrical systems

System integration

Job description

Overview

Senior Controls Project Engineer - Manchester Airport (Hybrid)

Join a leading UK Airport Engineering team as a Senior Controls Project Engineer, delivering automation and material handling systems for airport logistics projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and deliver low-level control systems for airport logistics.
• Commission and integrate automation, safety, and SCADA systems (Siemens S7, WinCC, WebFactory).
• Develop and execute FAT/SAT testing and validation plans.
• Collaborate with engineering, integration, and installation teams.
• Ensure project delivery meets technical, safety, and budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong Siemens S7 programming and SCADA experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, cabinets, and field wiring.
• Experience in commissioning and system integration.
• Structured, professional, and hands-on approach.

Location: Manchester Airport (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Permanent

💼 A great opportunity for a technically driven engineer to lead automation delivery within one of the UK's most dynamic airport projects