Senior Controls Engineer

March Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension contribution

Ongoing internal training

Supportive employer

Employee discount schemes

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves leading the design, development, and commissioning of advanced control systems. Ideal candidates should have a degree in control engineering, a minimum of 6 years' industry experience, and strong technical leadership skills. The company offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for career progression within a vibrant workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in control and automation industry.
• Proven track record in delivering control solutions in various sectors.
• Member of a relevant engineering or professional body desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
• Build client relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Technical leadership

Excellent communication skills

Project engineering

Motivated and ambitious

Education

Degree in control, automation or electrical engineering

Tools

PLC Control Systems

HMI & SCADA technologies

Data analysis

Job description

Senior Control Systems Engineer Reading, Berkshire

We are now seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our growing engineering team at our state of the art facility in Reading, Berkshire. This is a technically focused role, responsible for leading the design, development and commissioning of advanced control and automation systems across a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring high‑quality technical delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices.
• Build strong client relationships through effective technical communication, presentations and documentation.
• Take ownership of technical tasks and projects, delivering to budget, quality, safety and programme expectations.
• Produce and review specifications, design documents and engineering reports.
• Develop, configure and implement control system application software across multiple platforms.
• Conduct testing and commissioning activities in live operational environments.
• Maintain consistently high engineering standards throughout the design and delivery process.
• Lead or work within multi‑disciplinary teams, adapting to a variety of environments.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Integrated Management System.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support the development of the wider engineering community.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified in control, automation or electrical engineering (or equivalent proven experience).
• Member of a relevant engineering or professional body (e.g., MIET); Chartered status desirable.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience within the control and automation industry.
• Proven track record delivering control solutions within sectors such as Food, Utilities, FMCG, Process or Materials Handling.
• Strong technical leadership and project engineering experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, ambitious and capable of operating at a senior technical level.

Technology Portfolio (Experience Desired)

• PLC Control Systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider)
• HMI & SCADA technologies
• Regional control systems & telemetry
• Data analysis, reporting & IT/database integration
• MES platforms
• Industrial networking
• Industrial & IT hardware
• Operational Technology systems
• Functional safety
• OT cyber security principles

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Ongoing internal training and Clear career development pathways
• A supportive employer committed to employee Wellbeing
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Access to employee discount schemes

MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.