Senior Controls Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Telford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Electrical Control Systems PLC HMI SCADA Commissioning Software Design

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary of Role

- Responsible for the design and delivery of control systems. - You will be reporting directly to the Controls Manager

Job Responsibilities

  • Understanding client requirements.
  • Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & Effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram, etc.
  • Handover to the Hardware Design team and review of designs produced.
  • Software Design, including Software Design Specification and production of Software / Configuration deliverables for e.g PLC, HMI, SCADA, Robot, Drives etc.
  • Maintenance of the Technical Construction File.
  • Factory Acceptance Testing.
  • Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing.
  • Comply with relevant industry regulations, client specifications, and internal standards.
  • Meet project milestones.
  • Promote and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Mentoring of less-experienced engineers.
  • Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of BEng / BSE / Level 6 Apprenticeship in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years in a similar role
  • Very good understanding of electrical control systems

Personal Qualities

  • Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
  • Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work
  • Situational adaptability
  • Good problem solver
  • Hands on attitude
  • Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon

Remuneration Package

  • Competitive salary
  • Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Bonus scheme
  • BUPA Medical plan
  • Car allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Flexible working
  • Programme of personal development & training
  • Free car parking
  • EV charge points on-site
  • Social & wellbeing activity programme
  • Bike 2 work scheme
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