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Senior Controls Engineer

Job in Telford, Shropshire, TF3, England, UK
Listing for: CV Technical
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 with in 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 team Candidate 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 role

If this role is of interest, please apply or send your CV directly
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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