Role: Senior Controls Systems Engineer
Location: Slough (On site & Home working)
Hours: Full time 37.5hrs per week + Overtime
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
About the role:
Actemium Automation Nottingham is looking for an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong background in control systems engineering, who enjoys a mix of on-site and home working.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, testing, and commissioning of control systems for one of our most valued clients, working closely with the customer and internal teams to ensure exceptional delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the design, review, and testing of control systems, ensuring they meet both customer requirements and industry legislation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and efficient project execution.
- Design, test, and commission control systems in line with agreed specifications, industry standards, and health & safety requirements.
- Oversee onsite commissioning and testing of systems, ensuring adherence to site-specific regulations and quality standards.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance to system design, build, and installation teams.
- Support Project Managers with project planning, effort estimation, and tracking project progress.
- Contribute to tendering processes, including cost estimation and creating technical proposals.
- Proactively identify and implement improvements to internal processes, driving efficiency across projects.
- Serve as a technical expert in nominated fields, offering mentorship and support to junior engineers.
Key Knowledge & Skills:
- Qualifications: HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 10 years of experience in systems integration (or 15+ years with lower qualifications).
- Experience: Extensive experience in PLC-based control system architecture and programming (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
- Industrial control systems, including control panel design, C&I system design, and commissioning.
- Compliance with machinery safety design and relevant industry standards.
- Onsite commissioning of complex industrial control systems.
- Preferred Sectors: Experience in Food, Pharmaceutical/Fine Chemical, and Material Handling/Logistics industries is advantageous.
Key Personal Competencies:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated, with a keen willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.
- Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, balancing both company and individual goals.
What’s In It For You?
- A competitive base salary
- Holidays - 25 days plus bank holidays
- Health Shield - employee assistance scheme
- VINCI share scheme
- EV car purchase scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid working options
- Death-in-service-insurance
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression.
- The chance to be part of a dynamic and collaborative leadership team driving business success.
Who are Actemium Automation Nottingham?
Actemium Automation Nottingham are one of the leading independent providers of industrial process and automation solutions within the UK.
Engineering areas include:
- Conceptual Design and Consultancy
- System Design & Manufacture
- Software Engineering
- Project Management
We work with a variety of key customers in a number of industries helping them to manufacture products across the UK.
The VINCI Group
Actemium Automation Nottingham are Part of the VINCI Energies UK and ROI operating within Actemium Automation. Actemium have been providing high quality engineering solutions and services in the UK since 1907.
VINCI's de-centralised business model allows us to provide our customers with the resources, vitality, and strength of a large global company, while still delivering local personalised service. Along with the other business units in the Actemium Automation family, we employ over 250 people at 16 locations across the UK.
VINCI are a world leader in engineering and construction with 220,000 employees operating out of 3,000 offices in 120 countries across the globe
