Job Details

Senior/Lead Controls Engineer

Job Description

Aandnbsp;specialist engineering and design consultancy is seeking two Control Systems Engineers to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-growing organisation with a strong, long-term order book and a reputation for delivering robust, bespoke solutions.

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The role offers exposure to technically challenging projects within power generation and renewable energy, combining hands-on engineering with structured support and training. The company culture promotes technical integrity, reliability, and continuous improvement.

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Senior/Lead Controls Engineer

andpound;50,000 - andpound;68,000 + Private Medical Care, Annual Bonus, Travel/Offshore Uplifts

37.5 hours a week with Hybrid andamp; Flexible working options

Daily free lunch

Excellent supported training to advance skills

Fast growing business with strong order book

North East based role

Ref: 25291

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As a Senior / Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of theandnbsp;full lifecycle deliveryandnbsp;of control system projects, from concept through to commissioning, acting as a technical authority and mentor within the team.

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Senior/Lead Controls Engineer - The Role:

  • Lead theandnbsp;concept, design, and architectureandnbsp;of control and power systems
  • Develop and reviewandnbsp;PLC software (Siemens / Rockwell)andnbsp;to a high standard
  • Design and validateandnbsp;industrial communication networks
  • Take ownership ofandnbsp;technical documentation and compliance
  • Act asandnbsp;technical lead on projects, ensuring quality and delivery
  • Conductandnbsp;peer reviewsandnbsp;and approve engineering outputs
  • Provideandnbsp;direct client engagement, including troubleshooting and solutions
  • Lead or superviseandnbsp;commissioning activities, including offshore work
  • Mentor and support junior engineers
  • Driveandnbsp;continuous improvementandnbsp;in engineering standards and practices

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Senior/Lead Controls Engineer - The Person:

  • Degree (or equivalent) in engineering
  • Strong, proven experience of PLC programming (Siemens and/or Rockwell)
  • Background in power systems / high-voltage applications advantageous
  • Experience delivering projects end-to-end
  • Confident working independently and making technical decisions
  • Strong communication skills with client-facing experience
  • Experience mentoring or guiding engineers (informal or formal)
  • Highly adaptable with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Willing and able to travel internationally and offshore

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Located in andnbsp;Tyne andamp; Wear, this role would be commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Blyth, Cramlington, Seaham North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth, Peterlee and surrounding areas.

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For further information call Sarah Clarke

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