Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Location: Slough (Onsite & Home working)

Hours: FullTime 37.5 hours per week Overtime

Salary: Competitive Bonus Benefits

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Controls Systems Engineer to join our team at Actemium Automation. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled individual with a strong background in control systems engineering who thrives in a mixed working environment (onsite and remote).

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design testing and commissioning of control systems working closely with both our valued clients and internal teams to ensure exceptional project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Testing: Lead and manage the design review and testing of control systems to ensure they meet customer requirements and comply with industry legislation.
  

• Customer & Team Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams ensuring clear communication and effective project .
  

• System Commissioning: Design test and commission control systems in line with agreed specifications industry standards and health & safety requirements.
  

• Onsite Support: Oversee onsite commissioning and testing of control systems ensuring adherence to sitespecific regulations and quality standards.
  

• Team Leadership: Supervise and provide technical guidance to system design build and installation teams.
  

• Project Support: Support Project Managers with project planning effort estimation and tracking of project progress.
  

• Tendering & Proposals: Contribute to the tendering process by providing cost estimates and creating technical proposals.
  

• Process Improvement: Proactively identify and implement improvements to internal processes ensuring efficiency across projects.
  

• Mentorship: Serve as a technical expert in nominated fields offering mentorship and support to junior engineers.
  

Key Knowledge & Skills:

• Qualifications: HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant discipline (at least 10 years of experience in systems integration or 15 years with lower qualifications).
  

• Experience: Extensive experience in PLCbased control system architecture and programming (PLC HMI SCADA).
  

• Systems Integration: Expertise in industrial control systems including control panel design C&I system design and commissioning.
  

• Compliance: Strong knowledge of machinery safety design and compliance with relevant industry standards.
  

• Onsite Commissioning: Experience in the onsite commissioning of complex industrial control systems.
  

• Preferred Sectors: Experience in the Food Pharmaceutical/Fine Chemical and Material Handling/Logistics industries is highly advantageous.
  

Key Personal Competencies:

• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams.
  

• Time Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  

• SelfMotivated: A proactive and adaptable individual eager to take on new challenges and continuously improve.
  

• Mentoring: Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  

• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team balancing both company and individual goals.
  

What s In It For You:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive base salary.
  

• Discretionary Bonus: Potential for a performancebased bonus.
  

• Holiday Package: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  

• Health & Wellbeing: Health Shield Employee Assistance Scheme.
  

• Bonus & Benefits: VINCI Share Scheme EV Car Purchase Scheme and Company Pension Scheme.
  

• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home and onsite.
  

• DeathinService Insurance: Included in the benefits package.
  

• Professional Development: Opportunities for career progression training and development.
  

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic and supportive leadership team driving business success.
  

How to Apply:

Please send your updated CV to at your earliest convenience.

Note: This position is open only to candidates currently residing in the UK.

If you are a seasoned Senior Controls Systems Engineer looking to work on exciting projects in a collaborative environment we d love to hear from you.