Control Systems Engineer

Control System Engineer

Belvedere, Kent + UK Site Work

We're looking for a skilled Control System Engineer to drive the design, development, and optimisation of sophisticated control systems for major UK power generation projects. You'll work directly with the Engineering Director, owning projects from early concept through to commissioning.

This is a hands‑on, high‑responsibility role for someone who thrives in technical environments and enjoys seeing projects through end‑to‑end.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and implementing advanced control systems for large-scale power facilities
• Leading PLC, SCADA, DCS and automation solutions
• Managing projects from initial studies through to panel build, PLC software, SCADA programming and commissioning
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Working closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering outcomes
• Engaging directly with clients to understand needs and deliver exceptional solutions
• Mentoring junior engineers and helping grow team capability

What You Bring

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems or Automation Engineering
• Proven experience delivering control engineering solutions on large UK power projects
• Strong technical skills across PLCs, SCADA, DCS, industrial automation & industrial Ethernet
• Allen Bradley experience highly desirable
• Confident communicator with a problem‑solving mindset
• Fully eligible to work in the UK

Why Join?

• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
• 25 days annual leave
• Private pension & medical insurance
• Genuine career development and progression
• Supportive, collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on innovative, technically challenging power solutions

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.