Senior Controls Engineer
Posted on May 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£65k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Controls Engineer
Telford, Shropshire
£65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Days, Monday to Friday
We are supporting a leading UK automation and systems integration business based in Telford who are looking to appoint a Senior Controls Engineer. This is a senior level role focused on the design and delivery of complex industrial control systems across heavy engineering environments.
The role is predominantly office based, circa 90 percent, and will suit an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys full project lifecycle ownership from design through to commissioning support. The business has a strong pipeline of work within heavy industry, with a particular focus on large drive systems. Experience within Steel, Paper, Metals or similar process driven environments is highly desirable.
Due to the seniority of the position, a BEng, BSE or Level 6 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required.
Key Responsibilities
Design and delivery of industrial control systems across full project lifecycle
Production of control system documentation including FDS, SRS, network architecture and electrical design outputs
PLC, HMI and SCADA software development and configuration
Review of hardware designs and coordination with design teams
Support with Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
Commissioning support when required on customer sites
Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards and internal procedures
Support technical delivery of projects against agreed milestones
Mentor and support junior engineers within the teamCandidate Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in Controls Engineering
Strong background in industrial automation and electrical control systems
Experience with large drive systems is highly desirable
Background in Steel, Paper, Metals, Heavy Manufacturing or similar environments preferred
Strong PLC and SCADA experience
Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability
Able to work independently within a senior technical roleIf this role is of interest, please apply or send your CV directly
Telford, Shropshire
£65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Days, Monday to Friday
We are supporting a leading UK automation and systems integration business based in Telford who are looking to appoint a Senior Controls Engineer. This is a senior level role focused on the design and delivery of complex industrial control systems across heavy engineering environments.
The role is predominantly office based, circa 90 percent, and will suit an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys full project lifecycle ownership from design through to commissioning support. The business has a strong pipeline of work within heavy industry, with a particular focus on large drive systems. Experience within Steel, Paper, Metals or similar process driven environments is highly desirable.
Due to the seniority of the position, a BEng, BSE or Level 6 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required.
Key Responsibilities
Design and delivery of industrial control systems across full project lifecycle
Production of control system documentation including FDS, SRS, network architecture and electrical design outputs
PLC, HMI and SCADA software development and configuration
Review of hardware designs and coordination with design teams
Support with Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
Commissioning support when required on customer sites
Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards and internal procedures
Support technical delivery of projects against agreed milestones
Mentor and support junior engineers within the teamCandidate Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in Controls Engineering
Strong background in industrial automation and electrical control systems
Experience with large drive systems is highly desirable
Background in Steel, Paper, Metals, Heavy Manufacturing or similar environments preferred
Strong PLC and SCADA experience
Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability
Able to work independently within a senior technical roleIf this role is of interest, please apply or send your CV directly
Reference: 225093970
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Senior Controls Engineer
Posted on May 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£65k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Controls Engineer
Telford, Shropshire
£65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Days, Monday to Friday
We are supporting a leading UK automation and systems integration business based in Telford who are looking to appoint a Senior Controls Engineer. This is a senior level role focused on the design and delivery of complex industrial control systems across heavy engineering environments.
The role is predominantly office based, circa 90 percent, and will suit an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys full project lifecycle ownership from design through to commissioning support. The business has a strong pipeline of work within heavy industry, with a particular focus on large drive systems. Experience within Steel, Paper, Metals or similar process driven environments is highly desirable.
Due to the seniority of the position, a BEng, BSE or Level 6 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required.
Key Responsibilities
Design and delivery of industrial control systems across full project lifecycle
Production of control system documentation including FDS, SRS, network architecture and electrical design outputs
PLC, HMI and SCADA software development and configuration
Review of hardware designs and coordination with design teams
Support with Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
Commissioning support when required on customer sites
Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards and internal procedures
Support technical delivery of projects against agreed milestones
Mentor and support junior engineers within the teamCandidate Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in Controls Engineering
Strong background in industrial automation and electrical control systems
Experience with large drive systems is highly desirable
Background in Steel, Paper, Metals, Heavy Manufacturing or similar environments preferred
Strong PLC and SCADA experience
Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability
Able to work independently within a senior technical roleIf this role is of interest, please apply or send your CV directly
Telford, Shropshire
£65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Days, Monday to Friday
We are supporting a leading UK automation and systems integration business based in Telford who are looking to appoint a Senior Controls Engineer. This is a senior level role focused on the design and delivery of complex industrial control systems across heavy engineering environments.
The role is predominantly office based, circa 90 percent, and will suit an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys full project lifecycle ownership from design through to commissioning support. The business has a strong pipeline of work within heavy industry, with a particular focus on large drive systems. Experience within Steel, Paper, Metals or similar process driven environments is highly desirable.
Due to the seniority of the position, a BEng, BSE or Level 6 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required.
Key Responsibilities
Design and delivery of industrial control systems across full project lifecycle
Production of control system documentation including FDS, SRS, network architecture and electrical design outputs
PLC, HMI and SCADA software development and configuration
Review of hardware designs and coordination with design teams
Support with Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
Commissioning support when required on customer sites
Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards and internal procedures
Support technical delivery of projects against agreed milestones
Mentor and support junior engineers within the teamCandidate Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in Controls Engineering
Strong background in industrial automation and electrical control systems
Experience with large drive systems is highly desirable
Background in Steel, Paper, Metals, Heavy Manufacturing or similar environments preferred
Strong PLC and SCADA experience
Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability
Able to work independently within a senior technical roleIf this role is of interest, please apply or send your CV directly
Reference: 225093970
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