Controls Project Engineer

A rapidly growing UK control systems integrator is expanding its engineering team due to a sustained increase in project demand across energy storage and critical infrastructure. With dozens of live projects and long-term repeat clients, this role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex systems from initial design through to commissioning and handover.

This position will suit an engineer who enjoys owning delivery, working across disciplines, and solving real engineering problems rather than maintaining existing systems.

The RoleAs a Project Engineer, you will deliver control and automation solutions across the full project lifecycle, working closely with clients, internal engineering teams, and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for ensuring all work is technically robust, compliant, and delivered to programme and budget.

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Engineering

Understand customer requirements and translate them into compliant technical solutions

Interpret and apply relevant British, international, and client standards

Design PLC, SCADA, HMI, and communications architectures

Produce system schematics, process diagrams, state diagrams, and data point schedules

Design industrial communications networks (Ethernet, fibre, serial, etc.)

Work closely with CAD engineers on control panel layouts and hardware integration

Produce calculations (power, heating, loading) and compliance matrices

Software Development

PLC programming (ladder logic primarily; structured text beneficial)

SCADA and HMI development in line with internal coding standards

Development of test tools and supporting software as required

Testing & Commissioning

Create and execute FAT and SAT documentation

Carry out testing with internal and customer witnesses

Diagnose, log, and resolve defects

Support commissioning and site activities where required

Delivery & Documentation

Support procurement and supplier engagement

Produce O&M manuals, as-built drawings, spares lists, and H&S files

Support warranty activities and issue resolution

What They’re Looking For

Strong controls / automation engineering background (design-focused)

Experience delivering projects end-to-end, not just coding or maintenance

Solid technical fundamentals and problem-solving mindset

Comfortable working with ambiguity and adapting solutions

Strong communication skills and ownership mentality

Benefits

Office-based role (Derbyshire) – 5 days per week

Core hours approx. 08 : 30–16 : 30 (flexibility either side)

Early finish typically on Fridays

Holidays : 22 days bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown

Other benefits include :

Pool vehicles for site travel

Cycle-to-work scheme

£500 annual flexible wellbeing / allowance benefit

Sick pay scheme

Discretionary bonus potential

If you are looking to take full ownership, on large-scale engineering systems, then this could be the role for you. Click apply today