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Senior Controls Engineer

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Tired of repetitive projects and limited ownership?andnbsp;Step into a role where youandrsquo;ll take charge of full project delivery andmdash; from concept to commissioning andmdash; and lead automation solutions that actually push the envelope.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity with a fast-growingandnbsp;industrial automation and systems integrationandnbsp;company. Youandrsquo;ll be at the forefront of delivering complex control systems across major UK projects, working with a team that values technical depth, autonomy, and trust.

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Senior Controls Engineer

andpound;55kandnbsp;-andnbsp;andpound;70kandnbsp;+andnbsp;Pension, Health Plan

Staffordshire

Ref:andnbsp;24825

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Senior Controls Engineerandnbsp;- The Role:

  • Lead the design and development ofandnbsp;PLC, HMI, and SCADAandnbsp;control systems

  • Create and reviewandnbsp;functional design specs (FDS), test protocols, and commissioning reports

  • Overseeandnbsp;on-site commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and smooth handovers

  • Manage project timelines, subcontractors, and procurement activities

  • Act as theandnbsp;technical lead and main point of contactandnbsp;for clients throughout delivery

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, integrated automation solutions

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Senior Controls Engineerandnbsp;- The Person:

  • Proven expertise inandnbsp;PLC programmingandnbsp;(Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)

  • Strongandnbsp;SCADAandnbsp;development experience (e.g.andnbsp;AVEVA System Platform,andnbsp;ClearSCADA,andnbsp;FactoryTalk View SE)

  • Full project life cycle experience gained in aandnbsp;systems integratorandnbsp;or automation environment

  • Confident communicator withandnbsp;client-facing experienceandnbsp;and solid leadership skills

  • Degree in engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)

  • Full UK driving licence for site-based work when required

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Benefits:andnbsp;

  • Leadandnbsp;technically diverse automation projectsandnbsp;with national exposure

  • Influence project outcomes with room to innovate and take ownership

  • Defined progression route toandnbsp;Principal Engineerandnbsp;orandnbsp;Technical Managerandnbsp;roles

  • Flexible working, health plan, and support towardandnbsp;Chartered Engineerandnbsp;status

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Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Loughborough Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas.

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For further information callandnbsp;Sarahandnbsp;Clarkeandnbsp;

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