Principal Controls Systems Engineer

<p>If you’re a senior controls or systems engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely lead from the front, this is one worth looking at.</p><p><br><br>Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.<br></p><p>We’re supporting a well-established engineering business with over 50 years of success delivering automation, control and digital transformation solutions across highly regulated sectors including energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing.</p><p><br></p><p>They’re looking for a Principal Controls Systems Engineer to take ownership of major projects, leading the design, development and integration of advanced control systems from concept through to commissioning and final delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a true leadership role.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll be the technical authority across projects, driving quality, performance and compliance while mentoring engineering teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery across complex programmes.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy solving high-level technical challenges, leading people, and being trusted to make critical project decisions, this is a fantastic opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading the design, review and approval of complex system architectures, specifications and technical solutions</li><li>Managing full system integration, compatibility, performance and compliance across projects</li><li>Taking ownership of system testing, validation, commissioning and final project closeout</li><li>Leading technical discussions and resolving complex engineering challenges across multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Approving technical documentation including design specs, test plans, operator manuals and quality documentation</li><li>Supporting and approving technical input during the bidding process including estimating project time and resource requirements</li><li>Managing client relationships, leading project meetings and acting as the senior technical point of contact</li><li>Providing leadership, coaching and mentorship to engineering teams while supporting development and continuous improvement</li><li>Managing project budgets, timesheets, resource allocation and reporting across delivery</li><li>Ensuring compliance with company quality systems, client standards and international engineering standards</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 7 years’ experience in systems engineering, hardware engineering or electrical design</li><li>Strong background in control systems, automation and system integration within highly regulated industries</li><li>Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, SCADA packages, PLC platforms and HMI systems</li><li>Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies and project lifecycle delivery</li><li>Experience with software development and hardware integration</li><li>Knowledge of project management, cost control and client management</li><li>Strong understanding of quality management systems, xwzovoh processes and procedures</li><li>Experience working directly on client sites</li><li>A confident technical leader who can mentor teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively</li><li>Strong verbal, written and presentation skills</li><li>Commercial awareness with the ability to support technical bidding and project estimation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What’s on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Flexible start and finish times including flexi Fridays</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Enhanced pension</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and sell additional leave</li><li>Professional membership support</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li><li>Employee wellbeing support and healthcare access</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a business known for technical excellence, long-term stability and major project delivery across critical national infrastructure.</p>