Controls Systems Engineer

Controls Systems Engineer

Full Time
On-Site
£50,000 - £70,000

Job Description

Currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineer based in Berkshire, with a global innovator in sustainable disinfection technology, delivering chemical-free solutions that protect people, processes, and resources. 

As a Senior Controls Engineering to lead and grow a talented engineering team, developing advanced control systems, ensuring the delivery of high-performance, reliable, and compliant control systems. From concept to completion, you’ll guide project execution, inspire innovation, and support your team’s ongoing development.

Senior Controls Engineering Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of Controls Engineers.
  • Oversee PLC and HMI development, primarily using Allen Bradley systems.
  • Champion continuous improvement in design and development practices.
  • Collaborate across functions including test, production, and service.
  • Ensure industry standards and best practices are met.
  • Support SCADA integration and customer interface development.
  • Balance priorities, manage workloads, and allocate team resources.
  • Contribute to long-term control systems strategy and innovation roadmap.

Skills/Experience required for the Senior Controls Engineering

  •  Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Controls Engineering or related field.
  • Proven leadership in engineering teams and projects.
  • Strong PLC/HMI programming experience (Allen Bradley preferred).
  • Confident reading and interpreting schematics and technical documentation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, hands-on approach, and attention to detail.
  • Adaptable, self-motivated, and delivery-focused.

Desirable Skills:

  • Embedded C/C++ and firmware development.
  • Test automation (design and/or production environments).
  • Understanding of UV systems or water/process engineering.
  • Experience in a multidisciplinary production environment.

Apply now for the Senior Controls Engineer in Berkshire opportunity by sending your CV to jseress@octagongroup.co.uk or call apply for more information
 

Job Description

Date Posted

July 2, 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Systems Engineering

Salary Range

£50,000 - £70,000

Industry

Controls

Job Owner

Jennifer Seress
jseress@octagongroup.co.uk

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