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Senior Control Systems Engineer

Job in Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5LW, Scotland, UK
Listing for: DPS Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Control Systems Engineer (Permanent)
What Are We Looking For?

DPS Group is looking to recruit a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. You will work as part of our Engineering team, delivering solutions to a number of industries, whilst also mentoring other Engineers in the business.

You’ll be involved in the design of control software for various industries, utilising your PLC programming and SCADA knowledge to delivery solutions to clients whilst ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standard of quality.

Some of Your Key

Duties Include:

* Report directly to Control Manager and work closely with them to continually develop the DPS Group client base.

* Ensure all projects allocated are within a budget allocated, maintaining a commercial awareness whilst liaising with all stakeholders.

* Work closely with the project team and management to ensure the solution provided is of optimum cost whilst being technically acceptable and in accordance with the client specifications, current legislation and the companies offer.

* Provide Automation & Process Control System Development, Software and Hardware solutions. Providing testing, commissioning and documentation as required for all projects and tasks.

* The Engineer will have responsibility for the delivery of all Control Systems projects allocated to them. They will work closely with the Project Engineer/Manager, colleagues, and management to ensure that the solution provided is delivered on time, is within budget, whilst being technically acceptable and in accordance with the client specifications and the Companies offer. Providing innovative solutions.

* Maintain a good understanding of the project requirements by planning and forecasting, react to any changes that may occur and manage multiple projects through their life cycle.

* Use appropriate systems and programmes, including E-Plan, AutoCAD, Sharepoint & other MS Packages as needed.

What Do You Need?

* Degree level education BSc or BEng in Engineering/Science or alternate qualification equivalent in Electrical, Control Systems Engineering

* Experienced in Siemens and/or Rockwell Automation and/or Schneider Electric latest Automation and Process Control Systems

* Advantageous if experienced with all aspects of automation and process control systems including drives, servo and AC drive/motors.

* Ideally experienced with DCS systems including PCS7 and PlantPAx

* Advantage if experience with simulation tools such as SIMIT

* Able to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines.

* Demonstrable experience in completion of full turnkey projects from design through to programming and commissioning.

* Excellent interpersonal skills and be experienced with client-facing.

DPS – Who Are We?

We solve manufacturing challenges through the intelligent use of technology.

DPS Group is one of the UK’s leading integrated electrical, instrumental & control and compliance providers. We are trusted to deliver integrated solutions on often highly complicated projects, by some of the world’s best-known brands, across a range of sectors.

We help some of the world’s highest profile brands by working with them to find solutions which are operationally efficient, and drive profitability. We work across a range of sectors including Power, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Bio Energy and Paper, but to name a few.

We offer an end-to-end virtuous cycle approach to projects which includes:
Analyse, Develop, Comply, Maintain, Install, Build & Design.

Our Innovative, creative and a customer focused approach ensures that DPS delivers the highest standards of safety, service & sustainability. This approach is fully embraced throughout our business and ensure we deliver the optimum level of efficiency whilst maintaining the highest quality standards and continuous improvement of our quality management system ISO 9001:2015.

We aim to minimize environmental impact of our own systems and help develop environmentally responsible customer solutions.

DPS Group recognises its obligations to act responsibly, ethically and with integrity in all its dealings with staff, customers, brand partners and suppliers, neighbours and…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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