We’re recruiting for a Control Systems Engineer to join a leading engineering business delivering innovative automation and process control systems focused on decarbonisation, renewable energy, and complex engineering projects.

This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role ideal for a Control Systems engineer who enjoys working across diverse and technically challenging systems in the energy, gas, and utilities sectors. You’ll be joining a close-knit, growing team passionate about technology, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.

You’ll be responsible for developing automation software for complex control systems, supporting commissioning teams, attending client meetings, and mentoring junior engineers. The role is predominantly office-based at the company’s head office, with up to two days per week working from home and occasional site visits for commissioning and client support.

Essential Skills & Experience for Control Systems Engineer:

• 5+ years’ experience in automation software engineering or controls design
• Strong PLC/HMI programming skills across major platforms
• Excellent documentation and revision control skills
• Experience working on complex multi-vendor control systems

Control Systems Engineer Benefits:

• Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 DOE
• Hybrid working: up to 2 days WFH once established in the role
• 40-hour work week with flexible start/finish times (core hours 10:00am–4:00pm)
• Annual leave + 8 public holidays + your birthday off
• Option to purchase up to 3 additional holidays annually via salary sacrifice
• Company pension
• Death in Service insurance
• Health cash plan covering optical, dental, physio, and more

If you’re an experienced Software or Controls Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and wants to be part of a forward-thinking company tackling decarbonisation and energy transition, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or contact Harry Ogilvie at Chroma Recruitment on 07961 299652 for a confidential chat.

Chroma Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this position