Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer – £45,000-£64,000 – Hybrid

Are you a qualified Electrical and Controls Engineer with a sound understanding of PLC systems? Would the flexibility of hybrid working be a benefit?

I’m seeking an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to take responsibility for the electrical engineering elements associated with the delivery of machine design and build projects. Working as part of a project team, you will manage electrical design output of the companies sub-contractors, from concept to validation, support project managers to ensure outsourced EC&I design meets requirement.

The Package:

• Salary – £45,000 – £64,000
• Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00 and Friday 08:30-16:30
• Private health care
• Pension 6%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid Working (2 days wfh)
• Relocation package offered

The Role:

• Managing and outsourcing of EC&I design and build project elements.
• Work alongside design engineers to ensure designs are fit for purpose and identify design solutions.
• Peer review of sub-contractor produced drawings and documentation against project specification requirements.
• Help develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and suppliers, including the identification, assessment, and integration of new EC&I sub-contractors.
• Project conclusion and integration
• Witnessing factory acceptance tests and projects sign off.
• Attending bid reviews with respect to engineering estimates.
• Supporting the scheduling and tasking information to the Lead Engineers and Project Managers to support project delivery.
• To assist in general clerical and administrative duties to ensure smooth running of the engineering department.

Requirements:

• Experienced Controls Engineer with exp in designing control systems
• Minimum of a Degree, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• AutoCAD Electrical knowledge (or similar – Eplan, Solidworks Electrical etc.)
• PLC system knowledge
• Working knowledge of principles of electrical safety, such as the 18th Edition and BS EN 13849
• Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance as a minimum.

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