Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Senior Control Systems Consulting Engineer

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.