Senior Control Systems Engineer

ITI Group; Cleator Moor; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems engineering firm in Cleator Moor is seeking a Systems Engineer/Senior Systems Engineer. The role involves designing and implementing industrial control systems, working both onsite and remotely. Candidates should have experience in control systems, strong communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working hours and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension

Flexible working hours

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience of control system project delivery.
• Basic understanding of electrical system drawings.
• Good fundamental electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration.
• Experience with software development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and test innovative solutions.
• Work in a team to resolve hardware and software challenges.
• Design and configure secure infrastructure.
• Installation and commissioning on customer sites.
• Provide support and mentoring for junior engineers.

Skills

Control system project delivery

Electrical system drawings understanding

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written communication

Self-sufficiency on customer premises

Education

Electrical & Electronic or Software Engineering degree (min 2:1)

Tools

Siemens PLCs/HMIs/DCS/Drives

Job description

ITI Group, Cleator Moor, England, United Kingdom

Full‑time; Hybrid (Cleator Moor)

About The Job

We are looking for a Systems Engineer/Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Cleator Moor. In this role you will work in a team to design, build, test and implement industrial control systems (both hardware and software), utilising PLCs, HMIs, SCADA software packages and Industrial Network solutions. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will configure PC software packages to provide user interface and data processing functions as well as integrate software packages using standard protocols and custom scripts. You will work across our offices and on client sites throughout the UK if required.

Summary of Role and Responsibilities

• Design, development, programming and testing of mission‑critical innovative solutions under guidance of more experienced Engineers.
• Work as a key team member resolving hardware and software challenges for assigned solution areas.
• Design and configure cyber‑secure infrastructure and communications between solution components using industry standard protocols.
• Develop a thorough understanding of ITI’s operational procedures and ensure compliance with both internal and external standards.
• Assembly supervision and electrical testing of solution hardware (including functional safety systems) under guidance of experienced Engineers.
• Installation and commissioning of solutions on customer sites.
• Provide support and mentoring for more junior engineers.

Summary Of Requirements

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of control system project delivery, demonstrable experience of design, implementation, test and commissioning roles within a project team.
• Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA’s, wiring schematics and termination diagrams.
• Good fundamental electrical knowledge and understand and interpret system drawings.
• Sound grasp of general IT/OT technologies and development methodologies.
• Awareness/understanding of Quality Management System procedures.
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown.
• Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages.
• Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree (min 2:1) or similar qualification.
• Undertaken a structured project delivery lifecycle.
• Experience with software development and configuration tools, methods and processes.
• Experience with Siemens range of PLCs/HMIs/DCS/Drives.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in generation of formal technical documentation for the full lifecycle of projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to estimate time and costs for common tasks.
• Eligible for security clearance checks for access to client sites.
• Excellent ability to capture information, analyze it, and articulate an appropriate solution.
• Excellent verbal, written and interactive communication skills.
• Able to operate “self‑sufficiently” on customer’s premises, including production locations.
• Can demonstrate the appropriate level of commercial awareness and diligence.

Values

• 📈 Deliver what we promise.
• 🦺 Demand the highest levels of safety and security.
• 🏆 Apply technical mastery.
• 🧠 Commit to continual learning.
• 🤝 Work collaboratively.
• 💡 Challenge the norm to make a difference through innovation.

What We Can Offer You

Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine! Find out more about what we can offer you by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group website.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year.
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi‑Fridays.
• Competitive employee referral award scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Pension.
• Payment of professional membership fees.
• Healthy extras – employee assistance programme, access to a practising GP, confidential advice.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.

Candidates should note that for this role employment will be conditional upon achieving National Security Vetting clearance.

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page.