Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Overview

Overview:A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Control Systems Consulting Engineer to join their growing UK Power team. This role involves delivering technically challenging projects across power generation, energy conversion, and transmission/distribution control systems, with opportunities across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and contribute to projects involving control systems for power generation, energy conversion and transmission/distribution networks.
• Develop conceptual design studies, cost benefit analyses and technical specifications.
• Act as Owner's Engineer and provide technical advisory/due diligence support.
• Support tendering, bids and proposals with technical input.
• Participate in FAT, SAT and commissioning activities on site.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Adapt to deliver additional technical capabilities as required.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (BSc/BEng minimum).
• Broad understanding of the UK electricity system and stakeholders.
• Experience in design, specification and delivery of control systems for power networks.
• Experience with battery storage systems is desirable.
• Experience in FAT, SAT or commissioning advantageous.
• Consulting experience is desirable.
• Ability to lead or coordinate project delivery.

Key Behaviours

• Goal oriented with strong problem solving skills.
• Adaptable, proactive and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to influence colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical and soft skills.
• Engagement with technical communities at national and international levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and hybrid working flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, medical insurance, income protection and generous annual leave.
• Enhanced parental leave and family friendly policies.
• Voluntary benefits such as cycle to work, gym discounts, season ticket loan and retail offers.
• Career development opportunities, professional registration support and international experience.
• Inclusive, multi cultural team environment and employee networks.

Sector

Commercial, Admin & Office Support