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Senior Control Systems Engineer
Russell Taylor Group LtdRotherham, South Yorkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 9 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This Senior Control Systems Engineer role offers significant project leadership and the chance to mentor junior engineers, making it ideal for experienced professionals seeking to expand their technical expertise. With a competitive salary up to £65k and a desirable early finish on Fridays, this opportunity is perfect for those driven by impactful work and a supportive team environment. Apply today to contribute your skills to exciting projects within a reputable systems integrator!
Quick Overview
Salary
£65k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Senior Control Systems Engineer
Location - Rotherham
Are you experienced with PLC and SCADA control systems?
Do you enjoy leading projects through the full lifecycle?
Would you like a role with flexibility and an early finish on Fridays?
What's in it for you?
Up to £65k basic salary
4.5% pension
Healthcare
1pm finish on a Friday
What will you be doing?
You'll lead and support control system projects from design through to commissioning.
You'll produce specifications, schedules, reports, test documents and functional design documentation.
You'll develop PLC and SCADA software to meet project requirements.
You'll carry out testing, fault finding and commissioning in-house and on site.
You'll support network designs and system integration using protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Profibus and Profinet.
You'll mentor less experienced engineers and share technical knowledge across the team.
Where you'll be doing it?
You'll join an independent systems integrator delivering software, hardware and turnkey engineering solutions across process control, safety systems and support projects.
What you'll need:
Experience developing PLC software from concept.
Experience developing SCADA software from concept.
Good hardware design and documentation experience.
Strong knowledge of communications protocols, networks and fault finding.
Ability to produce technical specifications and test plans.
Experience across control, automation, process or safety systems.
Knowledge of functional safety or machinery safety would be useful.
A UK driving licence and passport.
At least 6 years' relevant experience.
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 Privacy Policy 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. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
Location - Rotherham
Are you experienced with PLC and SCADA control systems?
Do you enjoy leading projects through the full lifecycle?
Would you like a role with flexibility and an early finish on Fridays?
What's in it for you?
Up to £65k basic salary
4.5% pension
Healthcare
1pm finish on a Friday
What will you be doing?
You'll lead and support control system projects from design through to commissioning.
You'll produce specifications, schedules, reports, test documents and functional design documentation.
You'll develop PLC and SCADA software to meet project requirements.
You'll carry out testing, fault finding and commissioning in-house and on site.
You'll support network designs and system integration using protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Profibus and Profinet.
You'll mentor less experienced engineers and share technical knowledge across the team.
Where you'll be doing it?
You'll join an independent systems integrator delivering software, hardware and turnkey engineering solutions across process control, safety systems and support projects.
What you'll need:
Experience developing PLC software from concept.
Experience developing SCADA software from concept.
Good hardware design and documentation experience.
Strong knowledge of communications protocols, networks and fault finding.
Ability to produce technical specifications and test plans.
Experience across control, automation, process or safety systems.
Knowledge of functional safety or machinery safety would be useful.
A UK driving licence and passport.
At least 6 years' relevant experience.
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 Privacy Policy 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. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.
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