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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