Senior Controls Project Engineer

Senior Controls Project Engineer
Location: London Heathrow
Working Format: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Benefits: 28 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Bupa medical cover, competitive pension plan
Contract Type: Permanent
 
Our client is a global leader in automated material handling systems and they are looking for a Senior Controls Project Engineer with the technical expertise, precision, and problem-solving mindset to lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of control systems across complex automation projects.
 
Your Responsibilities:

• Translate and optimise project requirements into working low-level control (LLC) designs in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Create detailed designs aligned with our global engineering standards and methods.
• Develop and configure control applications and safety systems using platforms such as Siemens S7, S7-F, PILZ, and others.
• Execute all stages of commissioning and testing, including pre-commissioning (I/O, MRT, cabinet functionality), functionality and requirements testing, and system integration.
• Support the integration of third-party systems and SCADA platforms such as WinCC and WebFactory.
• Prepare technical documentation and test/validation plans (FAT, SAT) in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Report engineering progress to the Project Leader and provide technical advice across the project lifecycle.

• Strong experience in control system design and development using Siemens S7.
• Proficiency with SCADA platforms such as WinCC and/or WebFactory.
• Experience with safety systems (Siemens S7-F, PILZ, or similar).
• Knowledge of material handling systems and equipment (e.g., DOTM, ICS, ASRS).
• Previous involvement in testing strategies, risk analysis, and integration testing.
• Ability to interpret and apply health and safety risk analysis at component and system levels.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a structured, process-driven engineering environment.

• 28 days of annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife Wellbeing Membership (including same-day GP access, wellness incentives, and reward points)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Aviva Pension Plan
• Access to Achievers, our peer recognition and rewards platform
• A supportive environment with clear pathways for career development and progression