JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Controls Engineer Location: Hybrid role (office visits and travel to customer sites required) Reporting To: Engineering & Delivery Lead Direct Reports: None

Key Working Relationships

Control Engineers Software Engineers Customer Support Team Project Engineers Project Managers Suppliers & Subcontractors

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the specification, design, and delivery of complete control systems for industrial automation projects.

This includes:

Electrical design PLC and HMI software development Commissioning and fault findingThe role also involves participating in a 24-hour support rota for installed systems. Support is primarily remote, with occasional on-site attendance when required.

The engineer is accountable for delivering control system elements of projects:

On time Within budget To agreed specifications Meeting or exceeding customer expectations

MAIN JOB TASKS, ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and develop PLC-based control systems for automation solutions Develop PLC and HMI software (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell or equivalent platforms) Design electrical control panels and installations, including calculations Test, fault-find, and commission systems on customer sites Support and oversee on-site installation activities Prepare technical documentation, including: User Requirement Specifications (URS) Functional Design Specifications (FDS) HMI/SCADA specifications Electrical specifications Contribute to internal standards for: PLC software HMI systems System architecture Electrical hardware Deliver customer training and system handovers Coordinate with external partners to deliver high-quality solutions Support sales activities with technical input for proposals Provide customer support via a rota system: 24/7 availability during assigned periods Primarily remote, with occasional site visits Ensure smooth handover to support teams, including: "As-built" drawings Final software documentation

SECONDARY TASKS AND ACTIVITIES

Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair work as needed Collaborate with project teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and commercially viable Support early-life project phases, including: Training delivery Troubleshooting documentation Issue and defect management Build effective working relationships across teams Promote a "right first time" and team-oriented culture Manage risks and identify opportunities to improve project margins Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and quality standards Promote continuous improvement across all work areas Maintain a safe and organised working environment Support development and documentation of company procedures Use internal IT and business systems (ERP/CRM) as required to perform the role Report and act on safety concerns immediately Assist with process and procedure improvements Undertake additional tasks or projects as required