Principal Control Systems Engineer

To provide Controls Systems Engineering support and leadership to projects through design to completion. This will involve all stages from tendering, design, installation, testing, commissioning and handover.

Management of Controls installations throughout the projects to ensure successful delivery from a HSE, programme, quality, compliance and commercial perspective.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Comms CRE (Contractors Responsible Engineer) on Network rail projects.
• Supervise design and engineering activities across multiple disciplines on projects, overseeing a team of engineers, specialists and BIM/CAD technicians.
• Proficient in Controls design inline with all current standards. Key considerations should be safety, maintainability, ease of installation, design sustainability and environmental impact.
• Proficient in designing the following typical systems:
  • Control systems including DCS, SCADA, PLC, BMS and BEMS
  • Networks including IP networking, Fibre, Ethernet, Modbus, Wireless, BACnet etc
• Undertaking formal design review verification (CAT2 checking) in line with current standards and to ensure buildability and constructability. Identify any weakness or errors in the design that could jeopardise the functionality. Ensure HSE best practices are always followed.
• Familiarity with HAZID, HAZOP and HAZCON studies as required.
• Ensure designer risk registers are compliant with installation parameters.
• Provide engineered solutions to key project problems to satisfy clients expectations, project restrictions and budget considerations.
• Management of all associated design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers etc.as appropriate inline VVB and project requirements. Ensure all formal communication is undertaken and managed (RFI's, TQ's, EWN's, MAR's etc.)
• Direct liaison with the CAD/BIM team to ensure correct drawing modelling, to BIM or other standards. Review drawings for clash detection and associated interface problems.
• Development of scope documents for tenders and procurement processes.
• Liaison with manufacturers to determine product suitability, in partnership with procurement.
• Attendance at FAT and SAT (and any other required stage) to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Direct liaison with installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and solve key installation issues/constructability.
• Working with the commercial department to track design change and variances.
• Working with the planning department to plan design, installation and T&C works. Provision of accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programme is maintained.
• Management of subcontractor works as appropriate including assisting commercial department in valuation and contract support.
• Ensure design and works comply with VVB and client quality management systems
• Keep up to date with all electrical, construction and relevant legislation, law, standards and best practise.

Requirements:

• HND in relevant Engineering
• Engineering Council Registration as Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Registered member of either CIBSE or IET or other recognised Engineering Council Institutions
• CSCS Card – AQP or PQP min
• Full UK drivers license
• Collaborative approach
• Ability to prioritise and delegate where necessary.
• Decisive and works well under pressure.
• Flexible, ‘can do' attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Good people management and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise on technical matters at all levels
• Ability to establish good working relationships at different levels.
• Ability to balance the interest of the customer with the interests of the business.
• Forward thinking and self-motivated
• Flexible approach - Willing to work out of hours, including travelling nationally and internationally, nights and weekends where applicable