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Control Systems Engineer

Permanent
£45,000 - £55,000 p/a
Colchester, Essex
On-site

Control Systems Engineer | Colchester | Up to £55,000

The company

We're working with a well-established, specialist engineering business based in Colchester that designs and delivers safety-critical control systems for demanding sectors including rail, marine, and oil & gas,with projects spanning the UK and internationally. This is a genuinely interesting place to build a career: small enough that your work has real impact, experienced enough that the technical challenges are serious.

The role

As a Control Systems Engineer you'll be involved across the full project lifecycle, from initial design through to on-site commissioning, working on both new builds and upgrades to existing systems. Some UK and overseas travel is required for commissioning work, so a willingness to be away from home periodically is important.

  • Developing detailed control system designs, wiring schematics, and layouts using AutoCAD
  • Writing and developing PLC code, Allen Bradley Rockwell as a minimum
  • Designing SCADA systems and HMIs
  • Hardware and software design engineering
  • Testing, validation, and commissioning of new systems (UK and overseas sites)
  • Reviewing project specifications and developing functional design documentation
  • Attending technical and design meetings with clients and stakeholders

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience in control systems design and implementation
  • Strong PLC programming skills, Allen Bradley Rockwell essential
  • Proficiency with SCADA, HMI, and related control system hardware/software
  • AutoCAD experience is essential, evidence of this will be required
  • Industrial communications knowledge (Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet)
  • Degree in Control, Automation, or Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Experience with safety-critical or SIL-rated systems is a strong advantage
  • Rail industry knowledge is advantageous but not essential
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas

What's on offer

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Team building events
  • Pension scheme

How to apply

If you're a Control Systems Engineer based in or around Colchester and your background fits, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Mark

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Date: 16/06/2026
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