Siemens PLC Control Systems Engineer - Nuclear, Hybrid

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Nuclear Consultancy is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for a hybrid role in Reading, with a salary of up to £70,000. The ideal candidate will have experience with Siemens PLCs and a background in regulated industries such as Defence or Nuclear. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge control systems in mission-critical environments. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Siemens PLC programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong background in control system design and automation within a regulated industry.
• Excellent understanding of systems integration, instrumentation, and process control principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and commission control system architectures using Siemens PLCs.
• Create and maintain functional design specifications and system documentation.
• Support system integration, testing, and fault diagnosis across engineering teams.
• Ensure control system solutions meet regulatory, safety, and quality compliance.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Control system design

Systems integration

Instrumentation

Process control principles

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control, or Systems Engineering

Job description

A leading Nuclear Consultancy is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for a hybrid role in Reading, with a salary of up to £70,000. The ideal candidate will have experience with Siemens PLCs and a background in regulated industries such as Defence or Nuclear. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge control systems in mission-critical environments. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.