Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Manchester, Greater Manchester
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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

Job Info
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Job Title:
Senior Controls Systems Engineer
Company:
First Recruitment Group
Location:
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Nov 3rd 2025
Closes:
Dec 4th 2025
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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