Senior Controls Engineer

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

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity with a fast-growing industrial automation and systems integration company. You’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.

Senior Controls Engineer

£55k - £70k + Pension, Health Plan

Staffordshire

Ref: 24825

Senior Controls Engineer - The Role:

• Lead the design and development of PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems

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

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

• Manage project timelines, subcontractors, and procurement activities

• Act as the technical lead and main point of contact for clients throughout delivery

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

Senior Controls Engineer - The Person:

• Proven expertise in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)

• Strong SCADA development experience (e.g. AVEVA System Platform, ClearSCADA, FactoryTalk View SE)

• Full project life cycle experience gained in a systems integrator or automation environment

• Confident communicator with client-facing experience and solid leadership skills

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

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

Benefits: 

• Lead technically diverse automation projects with national exposure

• Influence project outcomes with room to innovate and take ownership

• Defined progression route to Principal Engineer or Technical Manager roles

• Flexible working, health plan, and support toward Chartered Engineer status

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

For further information call Sarah Clarke 

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