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Senior Controls Engineer

£55,000 - £70,000 DOE + Pension + Health Plan + Life Assurance

Excellent training & development opportunities.

South East Ref: 24768

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering technically advanced solutions, shaping project strategy, and mentoring junior engineers. This is a senior-level opportunity where you’ll have real autonomy and long-term career visibility.

Senior Controls Engineer  - The Person:

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for a range of industrial automation projects.
• Lead full project life cycles — from initial concept and FDS through to FAT, SAT, and commissioning.
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to controls teams and assist in developing the next generation of engineers.

Senior Controls Engineer  - The Person:

• Proven experience of real-time control systems design, development and commissioning.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider).
• Solid experience with SCADA/HMI systems (e.g., AVEVA, FTView, WinCC, iFIX).
• Strong background in systems integration and project delivery
• Skilled in documentation (FDS, FAT, SAT) and process management
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

We are keen to see Control Systems Engineers with experience of the following packages:

• PLC Software – Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider
• HMI/SCADA Software – Rockwell FTView ME & SE, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform, Schneider ClearSCADA GEiFIX, Siemens WinCC

Why Join?

•  Be part of a forward-thinking engineering firm with real ambition and stability.
•  Work in brand-new, modern offices built for collaboration and innovation.
•  Lead projects for high-profile clients in technically demanding sectors.
  • Access to structured development programs, Chartership support, and leadership      training.

For further information call Sarah Clarke on: 01902212000 or 07519122547. Email: sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk