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Senior Control Systems Engineer

Job in Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16, England, UK
Listing for: NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Control Systems Engineer
Location - Staffordshire

Are you experienced in PLC and SCADA systems across the full project lifecycle?
Do you enjoy working on complex projects within energy and renewables?
Looking for a role where you can develop both technically and professionally?

What's in it for you:

· Strong basic salary

· 28 days holiday + bank holidays

· Hybrid working (2 days from home) with flexible hours

· Ongoing training and development

· 6.5% pension

· Life assurance (4x salary)

· Private healthcare

What will you be doing?

· Designing, developing and implementing PLC and SCADA/DCS systems

· Working across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery

· Producing design and test documentation (FDS, DDS, test specifications)

· Carrying out factory acceptance testing (FAT) with internal teams and clients

· Modifying and upgrading existing systems, as well as supporting new builds

· Reviewing and checking technical work produced by others

· Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers

Where you'll be doing it:
You'll be joining a well-established engineering business working on control and automation projects across energy, renewables, water and manufacturing sectors. Projects are often within highly regulated environments, focused on improving performance and efficiency at scale.

What you'll need:

· Experience with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider

· Strong SCADA configuration experience (e.g. WinCC, PCS7, Zenon or similar)

· Ability to write software to IEC
61131 standards (ladder, FBD, ST, SFC)

· Experience producing technical specifications and project documentation

· Understanding of full project lifecycle and QA processes

· Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach

· Willingness to travel when required

· Full UK driving licence

We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later.

Important Information:
We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our  on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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