Location: Rugby
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Our client, a leading Engineering Service Provider managing high-profile FMCG and production contracts across the UK, is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join their Midlands-based team. This is a hybrid role for someone who thrives on variety - combining electrical project delivery, control systems expertise, and project management.
A Driving licence and a willingness to travel is essential for this role, however home working will be available once fully inducted.
Project Controls Engineer overview:
Lead multi-site projects from start to finish, delivering on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Design, configure, and optimise control systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA software (Siemens or Allen Bradley).
Prepare project quotations, manage budgets, schedules, and resources, and identify opportunities for efficiency.
Oversee installation, commissioning, retrofits, and fault diagnosis of control panels and associated process equipment.
Produce project documentation including RAMS, FDS, and other technical specifications.
Supervise, mentor, and lead engineering teams and subcontractors, fostering high performance on site.
Ensure all projects comply with health & safety regulations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Project Controls Engineer requirements:
Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
Proven experience in electrical project engineering and control systems/software development.
Skilled in PLC programming (Siemens or Allen Bradley) and HMI/SCADA configuration (FTView, Wonderware, or equivalent).
Electrical design experience (AutoCAD / EPlan desirable).
Strong commercial project management skills - budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
Experience within FMCG, pharmaceutical, or production environments.
Health & safety qualifications (IOSH / NEBOSH / Managing Safely) desirable.
17th Edition Wiring Regulations and Inspection & Testing qualifications advantageous.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.Project Controls Engineer Salary & Benefits:
Salary £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Full time, 40 hour week
Hybrid working available
23 Days holiday including public holidays
PensionBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year