Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Controls Engineer

Dennistoun
1 year ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Food Safety Quality Manager

Senior Systems Engineer (Medical Devices)

Senior MLOps Engineer

Associate Scientist - Microbial Science

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

One of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with a century's worth of industry experience are currently on the lookout for an experienced Controls Engineer to join their team, working on a variety of automation projects for our blue chip clients in industries such as Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage.

Control Systems Engineer

To £50K + Benefits (Depending on experience)

Opportunity to work on major UK Control & Automation projects  

Grangemouth

Ref: 23696

Controls Engineer - The Role:

Work on control system projects either independently or as part of a team
Handle the entire lifecycle of the project, from design documentation to commissioning and handover
Develop Functional Design Specification and PLC, HMI, SCADA software
Coordinate with SI and LV engineering delivery teams and client stakeholders
Act as a lead on small projects, working closely with the Project Manager to meet project milestones
Controls Engineer - The Person:

Have a minimum of 3 years systems engineering experience
Have strong knowledge of safe working practices with regards to work on or near electrical equipment
Have good organisational and communication skills
Be positive, approachable, willing, helpful and a good team player
Have experience in PLC and HMI software development using devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider
Hold a full UK driving licence

Working for a company who are more than just a leading engineering firm. They’re at the forefront of the energy transition in the UK, supporting blue chip clients across various industries. they have a culture that promotes personal development and ensures employee safety. Join and be part of a team that's driving value-added engineering

If you’re an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a new challenge and you've held roles such as Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer or SCADA Engineer, you could be the perfect fit for our Controls Engineer position.

AE1

By applying for this role, you are consenting for Automation Experts Ltd to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

Due to high volumes of applications we may not be able to contact each and every person.

Automation Experts are unable to assist with the award of Visas or UK Work Permits.

There are many more vacancies available on our website – (url removed)

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Biotechnology Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK biotechnology hiring has shifted from title-led CV screens to capability-driven assessments that emphasise validated lab results, documentation, GxP/QA/RA awareness, data literacy, digital biology tools & measurable impact from bench to bedside. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for wet-lab scientists, bioprocess/CMC engineers, QC/QA specialists, RA/clinical professionals, bioinformatics/data scientists & platform engineers. Who this is for: Biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, cell & gene therapy scientists, upstream/downstream processing engineers, QA/QC analysts, validation engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical trial professionals, bioinformaticians, data scientists & biotech product/operations managers targeting roles in the UK.

Jobs

Why Biotechnology Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Biotechnology once meant pipettes, lab benches & research reports. But in today’s UK job market, biotech careers are no longer confined to wet labs or sequencing centres. As the sector expands into gene therapies, synthetic biology, personalised medicine, agricultural biotech, and bioinformatics, professionals are expected to integrate not just biology & chemistry, but also law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This change reflects a broader truth: biotechnology doesn’t happen in isolation. It impacts people’s health, the environment, food supply & society at large. That means careers in biotech now require more than scientific knowledge — they demand legal awareness, ethical reasoning, patient empathy, clear communication, and user-centred design. In this article, we’ll explore why biotech careers in the UK are becoming multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design are shaping job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers need to do to succeed in this transformed landscape.

Jobs

Biotechnology Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Biotechnology Department

Biotechnology is a fast-moving, highly interdisciplinary sector that spans research, development, clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and commercialisation. In the UK, biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, academic spin-outs, and contract research organisations (CROs) are collaborating more than ever, leading to the creation of complex teams with specialised roles. To deliver safe, effective, and compliant biotech products — whether diagnostics, biologics, gene therapies, environmental biotech, or agricultural innovations — it's vital to know who does what. This article will map out the structure of a modern biotech department. We’ll define the key roles, how they interact across the product lifecycle, what skills are required in the UK, typical career paths, salary expectations, and examples of how startups versus large firms organise themselves. Whether you are a hiring manager or a job seeker, this will help you understand the landscape of biotechnology jobs in the UK.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.