Control Systems Engineer

Leeds | Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Overtime + Benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established engineering and automation business delivering control systems projects across the UK Water sector. Due to continued project wins and a growing workload, we are looking to recruit experienced Control Systems Engineers to join their team based in Leeds.

This is a hands-on role suited to engineers with strong experience modifying, commissioning and supporting live control systems within the Water industry. The successful candidate will be involved across the full project lifecycle including surveys, design input, PLC/HMI modifications, testing and on-site commissioning.

Please note: previous Water industry experience is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Modify and support existing PLC, HMI and SCADA systems on live process sites

• Carry out site surveys and identify risks associated with live control systems

• Assist with control system design and functional specifications

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• Commission and troubleshoot control systems on customer sites

• Work closely with electrical and mechanical teams during project delivery

• Produce and update technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle

• Support integration of new systems into existing plant infrastructure

Requirements

• Proven experience within the UK Water industry is essential

• Background in Controls, Automation or EC&I Engineering

• Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA experience within process environments

• Experience modifying and integrating into existing live control systems

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley/Rockwell and/or Mitsubishi systems preferred

• Comfortable carrying out commissioning and fault finding on site

• Understanding of control philosophies, P&IDs and electrical schematics

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Flexible to travel for site-based work across the UK

Ideal Backgrounds

• Control Systems Engineer

• Commissioning Engineer

• EC&I Engineer

• Automation Engineer

• Maintenance/Controls Engineer with PLC experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering long-term projects within the Water sector, offering a mix of technical challenge, site-based engineering and career progression.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply today.