Senior Control Systems Engineer | Glasgow (Hybrid) 3 Days per week on-site | £Neg (Enquire for details)

MERITUS are working with a leading engineering and systems integration organisation based in Glasgow. They're looking for a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer to take a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects.

As a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of PLC-based control systems within energy and utilities environments. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, supporting the delivery of reliable and high-performance control systems for critical energy assets.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of technical deliverables, contribute to system design, and support commissioning activities across a variety of energy projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and test control system software for energy sector applications using Siemens PLC platforms
• Contribute to project delivery across all phases, from requirements definition through to commissioning
• Produce high-quality technical documentation including functional design specifications and test documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and energy sector clients to ensure successful technical delivery
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in the design & programming of Siemens PLCs (e.g. TIA Portal, S7, PCS7)
• Experience delivering PLC/SCADA/DCS systems within the energy sector (e.g. generation, transmission, renewables)
• Good understanding of control systems engineering across the full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of IEC 61131 programming languages (e.g. Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and within a team

Benefits:

• £Neg (Enquire for details)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6.5% pension matched
• Private medical insurance
• Remote / hybrid working options

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. xbpsjku If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.