Senior Controls Systems Engineer

We are now seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team at our state of the art facility in Reading, Berkshire. This is a technically focused role, responsible for leading the design, development and commissioning of advanced control and automation systems across a wide range of industries.

• Lead and contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality technical delivery
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices
• Build strong client relationships through effective technical communication, presentations and documentation
• Take ownership of technical tasks and projects, delivering to budget, quality, safety and programme expectations
• Produce and review specifications, design documents and engineering reports
• Develop, configure and implement control system application software across multiple platforms
• Conduct testing and commissioning activities in live operational environments
• Maintain consistently high engineering standards throughout the design and delivery process
• Lead or work within multi‑disciplinary teams, adapting to a variety of environments
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Integrated Management System
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support the development of the wider engineering community

• Degree‑qualified in control, automation or electrical engineering (or equivalent proven experience)
• Member of a relevant engineering or professional body (e.g., MIET);
  Chartered status desirable
• Extensive experience within the control and automation industry
• Proven track record delivering control solutions within sectors such as Food, Utilities, FMCG, Process or Materials Handling
• Strong technical leadership and project engineering experience
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skill
• Highly motivated, ambitious and capable of operating at a senior technical level
• HMI & SCADA technologies
• Regional control systems & telemetry
• Data analysis, reporting & IT/database integration
• MES platforms
• Industrial & IT hardware
• Operational Technology systems
• Functional safety
• OT cyber security principles

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training and Clear career development pathways
• A supportive employer committed to employee Well being
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Access to employee discount scheme