Principal Control Systems Engineer

Principal Control Systems Engineer \n
Sheffield - Hybrid\n
Full-time\n
\nAre you ready to lead complex control systems projects from concept through to delivery?\n
\nDo you enjoy combining technical leadership with client-facing responsibility?\n
\nCould this be the step up where your engineering expertise shapes major projects in highly regulated environments?\n
What's in it for you?\n
\nFantastic basic salary\n
\n25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus buy/sell up to 5 days leave per year\n
\nHybrid working - 2 days from home per week\n
\nFlexible start and finish Times - Start between 7-10am and finish between 3-6pm, plus Flexi Fridays\n
\nPension contributions are 4.5% employer, subject to a 5% contribution by the employee\n
\nEmployee Health Cash Plan\n
\nLife assurance\n
What will you be doing?\n
\nLeading the design, development and integration of advanced control systems\n
\nReviewing and approving system architectures, designs and technical specifications\n
\nTaking ownership of testing, validation and commissioning activities\n
\nManaging technical delivery across projects, including quality, performance and compliance\n
\nWorking closely with software, hardware, workshop and project teams to deliver successful outcomes\n
\nLeading technical discussions with clients and project teams to resolve issues\n
\nSupporting bids and providing technical sign-off during the tendering process\n
\nMentoring engineers, developing team capability and providing line management support\n
\nManaging project resources, budgets, reporting and close-out activities\n
Where you'll be doing it?\n
\nYou'll be joining a long-established engineering business with over 50 years of experience delivering digital transformation and system integration solutions across energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing. The company works on complex, safety-critical projects and has a strong presence across the UK.\n
What you'll need:\n
\nAt least 7 years' experience in systems engineering, hardware design or electrical design\n
\nStrong knowledge of control systems and associated software and hardware\n
\nExperience with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SCADA packages, PLC packages and HMI packages\n
\nExperience applying systems engineering principles and system integration processes\n
\nGood understanding of project management, including cost control and client management\n
\nBasic understanding of contractual and commercial requirements\n
\nExperience of software development and hardware integration\n
\nExperience working on client sites\n
\nStrong communication and presentation skills\n
\nAbility to provide technical input during bids, including estimating time and effort\n
\nLeadership experience, with the ability to mentor, guide and support engineering teams\n
\nExperience in highly regulated industries would be useful\n
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