Senior Controls Systems Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Control Systems Consulting Engineer. This role involves leading projects in power generation, focusing on control systems design and delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in the UK electricity system. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of the UK electricity system and stakeholders.
• Experience in design, specification and delivery of control systems for power networks.
• Experience with battery storage systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects involving control systems for power generation.
• Develop conceptual design studies and technical specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project delivery.

Skills

Project delivery coordination

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (BSc/BEng minimum)

Job description

Overview

Overview:A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Control Systems Consulting Engineer to join their growing UK Power team. This role involves delivering technically challenging projects across power generation, energy conversion, and transmission/distribution control systems, with opportunities across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and contribute to projects involving control systems for power generation, energy conversion and transmission/distribution networks.
• Develop conceptual design studies, cost‑benefit analyses and technical specifications.
• Act as Owner’s Engineer and provide technical advisory/due diligence support.
• Support tendering, bids and proposals with technical input.
• Participate in FAT, SAT and commissioning activities on site.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Adapt to deliver additional technical capabilities as required.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (BSc/BEng minimum).
• Broad understanding of the UK electricity system and stakeholders.
• Experience in design, specification and delivery of control systems for power networks.
• Experience with battery storage systems is desirable.
• Experience in FAT, SAT or commissioning advantageous.
• Consulting experience is desirable.
• Ability to lead or coordinate project delivery.

Key Behaviours

• Goal‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Adaptable, proactive and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to influence colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical and soft skills.
• Engagement with technical communities at national and international levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and hybrid working flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, medical insurance, income protection and generous annual leave.
• Enhanced parental leave and family‑friendly policies.
• Voluntary benefits such as cycle‑to‑work, gym discounts, season ticket loan and retail offers.
• Career development opportunities, professional registration support and international experience.
• Inclusive, multi‑cultural team environment and employee networks.

Sector

Commercial, Admin & Office Support