Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer – South Yorkshire / Sheffield Salary: £50,000–65,000 Samuel Frank is recruiting an experienced Controls Engineer to join a well-established, growing South Yorkshire-based system integrator. This role suits someone who enjoys developing PLC software from scratch, writing high-quality technical documentation, and getting projects over the line through successful commissioning on customer sites. The Controls Engineer will join a highly skilled team delivering projects across process industries including utilities, manufacturing, chemicals, energy and nuclear.

The company has an excellent reputation in the market and a strong pipeline of work for 2026 and beyond. Key Responsibilities Design and develop PLC and SCADA software from scratch for a range of process control projects. Involve throughout the full project lifecycle from initial design through to commissioning and handover.

Write detailed functional design specifications, test documentation and technical manuals. Carry out on-site commissioning work across mainly regional customer sites. Perform office-based software development and practical commissioning activity as part of varied, technically challenging projects.

Work collaboratively within a supportive engineering culture, solving problems and supporting teammates. Adhere to a typical work split of 85% office-based and 15% on-site with limited overnight stays. Requirements Strong PLC programming experience, ideally with Siemens TIA Portal (though other PLC platforms will also be considered).

Previous experience working for a system integrator, OEM or process control related engineering business. Background on process control, manufacturing, utilities, energy or similar industrial automation projects. Hold a UK driving licence and full eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

The role is commutable from Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Worksop and surrounding areas. If you are a Controls Engineer who enjoys technically challenging projects, structured engineering environments and delivering systems from concept through to commissioning, please apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr