195 Control Systems jobs in the United Kingdom

A leading supplier to process control and information management solutions. Established in 1977, with a proven track record of successfully delivering hundreds of systems worldwide. Operating across food & beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, the company provides specialist integrated solutions in automation, control systems and systems integration.

Control Systems Engineer

£45k - £5k + Benefits + Overtime + Pension + Flexi-Time + Hybrid Working

North West

Ref: 24316

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:  

• Design, develop, and implement PLC and control software (Allen Bradley or Siemens) 
• Deliver complete project control systems, ensuring high-quality execution across all stages of the life cycle
• Work on automation solutions including weighting, blending, mixing, routing, pellet mill control, labelling, product traceability, batch control, and recipe handling
• Collaborate with internal teams and costumes to define requirements and deliver tailored solutions
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and optimisation to ensure performance and reliability
• Provide on-site installation and commissioning support where needed

Control Systems Engineer - The Person: 

• Proven experience in full life cycle control systems development
• Strong PLC software skills with Allen Bradley or Siemens platforms
• Knowledge of process control systems, or systems integration projects
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel for site-based commissioning

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary (£30k–£5 depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• 23 days annual holiday (starting entitlement)
• On-site allowances for installation/commissioning work

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This role would be commutable from Warrington, Runcorn, Cheshire, Stoke on Trent, Stockport and Wrexham.

For further information call Sharon Hill

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A long-established UK-based automation and control systems firm offers a hands-on engineering environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies in PLCs, robotics, and energy-efficient solutions, providing opportunities for professional growth, close collaboration with experienced engineers, and involvement in diverse, high-impact industrial projects—all within a supportive and quality-driven workplace.

Control Systems Engineer

£50k - £0k + Overtime + Pension  

Earn £ k+ Excellent Training & Development Opportunities

West Midlands

Ref: 24817

Control Systems Engineer  - The Role:

• Design & develop control software using mainly Siemens or Rockwell PLC. Bosch Rexroth & Codesys  are also readily used
• Office based during the software design & writing then on site for clients within the UK for installation & commissioning ( 35% site work) 
• Excellent benefits package on offer including paid overtime & the opportunity to obtain training & personnel development
• For senior engineers, full life cycle projects await

Control Systems Engineer  - The Person:

• Ideally have Siemens TIA  experience, but training is available
• Experience with Servo drive applications or motion control solutions would be highly desirable
• Flexibility for UK travel - 35% site work required

Located in the West Midlands, this role would be commutable from within and around Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coventry and South Birmingham. Flexible working is available.

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For further information call Sharon Hill 

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A company deeply rooted in automation and control systems delivers tailored engineering solutions across packaging and manufacturing environments. With decades of experience and a reputation for rapid, reliable support across the UK and Europe, it offers a dynamic workplace where engineers collaborate on diverse projects involving control software, PLCs, and full system integration. The environment encourages hands-on problem solving, technical growth, and working closely with well-known industry clients, making it ideal for those seeking variety, responsibility, and technical challenge in their careers.

Control Systems/Commissioning Engineer

£45,000 - £5,000 + Paid Overtime, BUPA, mileage + Bonus

Up to 50% travel. M T/O Business.

Robot Automation for Food & Beverage projects.

Can work from home when developing software.

Ref: 21718 

Control Systems Engineer – The Role:

• Complete software and program development for the installation, maintenance, commissioning and servicing of specialised line control and handling equipment
• Managing and taking responsibility for projects from concept to completion
• Assist in the build processes within the workshop and on-site
• Creation of CAD and EPlan drawings and order equipment for electrical and mechanical
• Organise RAMS and permits as require and install the equipment as needed (brackets, panels, safety equipment)
• Add electrical containment and pull cables in between panels/machines and connect all electrical equipment and test electrical cables if needed
• Pre-commissioning on customer sites, completing programs for required use and perform tests, I/O check, safety checks etc
• Update electrical drawings and other documentation
• Prepare manuals and OPL for customer as well as safety test sheets
• Train customers on equipment

Control Systems Engineer – The Person:

• Experience with PLC & HMI programming using Siemens S7/TIA (PLC & HMI) and Allen Bradley  (HMI)  with experience of commissioning FMCG production lines is ideal
• SCADA using Siemens WinCC or Allen Bradley FTView  is not essential but highly beneficial
• HND/C or higher degree in a relevant field
• Experience as an automation systems engineer or similar

Installations will be carried out onsite throughout the UK and Ireland, occasionally throughout Europe. Candidates must have ability and be willing to travel c50% of the time to various unanticipated client sites.

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Controls System Engineer
Up to 46k + car allowance
Nottingham (hybrid working, 2 days in the office)

My client is seeking a highly skilled Controls Software Engineer to join their software team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the full project lifecycle, taking projects from concept through to completion. You will be responsible for designing, programming, and commissioning PLC control systems from scratch using Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley/Rockwell, or Mitsubishi PLCs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, program, and implement PLC control systems from the ground up.
• Work on the full project lifecycle, from initial concept, design, and development through to testing, commissioning, and support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and optimization of PLC programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical documentation, including system specifications, user manuals, and test procedures.
• Support installation and commissioning activities on-site as required.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in PLC technology and industrial automation.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in designing and programming PLC systems from scratch.
• Strong experience with Schneider, Allen Bradley/Rockwell, or Mitsubishi PLCs.
• A solid understanding of industrial automation, control systems, and HMI/SCADA development.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial networks.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and on-site support when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Experience working in sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, food & beverage, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with additional automation platforms and motion control systems.

We're seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our client's established engineering team based in Essex. This is a permanent, office-based position (Monday to Friday) offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge control and automation projects within a forward-thinking organisation.

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, programming, and integration of advanced PLC and SCADA systems across a range of industrial automation projects. You'll collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to deliver robust, efficient, and innovative control solutions that meet the highest engineering standards.

• Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, producing detailed technical documentation including test procedures and operation manuals.
• Provide technical input in system design, troubleshooting, and integration, attending meetings with clients and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of new automation products and control strategies, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and reliability targets.
• Work to defined project schedules in collaboration with the Systems Engineering Manager to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

• Degree or HNC in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in PLC programming and SCADA development - with strong knowledge of IEC (phone number removed) programming languages.
• Solid understanding of industrial automation, control system integration, and electrical design principles.
• Experience interpreting P&ID drawings and using CAD tools such as EPLAN Electric P8 or Visio.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Canbus, and Profibus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative engineering team.

• 60,000 - 70,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Office-based role, Monday to Friday
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing engineering team
• Supportive, innovative, and technically engaging work environment

Control Systems Engineer

52 per hour

Outside of IR35

Manchester

Are you a Controls Systems Engineer looking for a new contract role? If so please take a look at the below opportunity:

Essential Requirements:

• 10+ years experience working within Control System Engineering
• Experience with automated systems such as baggage handling lines, conveyors or palletisers
• Proficient in the use of Siemens TIA Portal
• HNC minimum HND would be advantageous
• Experience in FAT and SAT delivery for automated systems
• Demonstrated experience in control systems engineering across industries such as water management, FMCG, airport baggage handling, and building automation.

If this sounds like a good fit for you please get in touch with Daisy Black at JAM Recruitment ASAP

Control Systems Engineer

Initial 12 Month Contract

1 day per week on site in Glasgow

40.36 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

The Role

• Interface Control Documents
• Technical Equipment Specifications
• Other contract deliverables as required
• Support Change and configuration management
• Key Stakeholder engagement (External/Internal)
• Support PQ reviews and closure
• OEM documentation reviews
• Support implementation of design rules

The suitable candidate will require experience in the following:

• Authoring, developing and managing Interface Control Documents
• Authoring, developing and managing Technical Equipment Specifications
• Authoring, developing and managing Schedules of Work
• Change management support
• Configuration management support

If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Be part of a forward-thinking engineering business delivering advanced control and automation solutions for energy, infrastructure, and technology projects across the UK.  Employees enjoy competitive pay, strong development support, and a collaborative team culture that values ownership and innovation. With varied, meaningful projects and clear opportunities for progression, this is an ideal environment for ambitious engineers who want to grow and make a real impact.

Control Systems Engineers

£40k - £0k + Pension, Profit Share, Paid Overtime, On-Site Gym

00 per year cash benefit for leisure activities

Paid day off for your birthday

Derbyshire

Ref: 24272

The Control Systems Engineers will work across a portfolio of complex BESS projects. With the majority of work bespoke, you will have the opportunity to develop systems from scratch for time critical systems, for a company who have successfully increased their turnover from M to 5M in just three years.

Control Systems Engineers  - The Role:

• Concept PLC, HMI & SCADA software design & development
• Design & configuration of industrial networks
• Liaising directly with customers to support on all projects
• Completion of all documentation including FDS
• Site installation & commissioning

Control Systems Engineers  - The Person:

• You must have solid experience in the design of PLC/HMI AND SCADA software
• The larger variety of control systems you have worked with, the better, however you should be competent with at least one of the following: Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell
• Able to read/modify electrical schematics - if you are able to create them, even better
• Competent with carrying out FAT/SAT including supporting documentation
• Preferably hold a BEng/BSc of higher in an electrical based subject, however experience is key for these roles

We are looking for Engineers happy to be office based with c20-30% of your time spent on site for UK based projects.

Located on the Derbyshire border, this role would be commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Ripley and Loughborough.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

We’re representing a fast-growing, independently owned automation and control systems integrator delivering cutting-edge solutions across sectors including manufacturing, energy, and utilities. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in delivering high-quality PLC/SCADA projects from design to commissioning.

Control Systems Engineers

£40K – £50K DOE + Pension + Healthcare Scheme

Staffordshire

Ref: 23827

Controls Engineer - The Role:

• Design and configure PLC and HMI/SCADA software for industrial automation systems
• Produce supporting documentation (FDS, FAT/SAT) for control systems
• Assist with full life cycle project delivery including on-site testing and commissioning
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers, subcontractors, and clients
• Travel to customer sites across the UK (~20%) 

Controls Engineer - The Person:

• Hands-on experience in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, or Schneider) 
• Familiarity with HMI or SCADA platforms (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, AVEVAInTouch) 
• Understanding of project documentation and structured design
• Full UK driving licence
•  Engineering qualifications (HNC/HND or above) 

Benefits: 

• Excellent training and mentoring
• Healthcare scheme and life assurance
• Clear career progression pathway
• Support for attaining Chartered status

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who can offer you a clear career path, on-going professional training, a collaborative working environment and the chance to improve your technical skills. They also actively support Engineers seeking Chartered status.

Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Loughborough Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Stafford and surrounding areas.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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