Control Systems Engineer (Water / Utilities)

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Job information

  • Location: Nottingham
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £48000 - £55000 per annum + Training + Progression + Hybrid Working
  • Published: 2 October 2026

Control Systems Engineer (Water / Utilities)

£48,000 – £55,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid Working + Company Bonus + Flexible Hours

Nottingham

Are you a Control Systems Engineer with knowledge of programming PLCs from scratch, looking to join an industry leading company offering an autonomous and varied position overseeing projects from concept to commissioning?

Are you looking to join a company seeing year-on-year successes that will invest in your long-term career, offering ongoing specialist training and clear progression into Senior and Lead positions as you develop your technical expertise and become a go-to specialist within the business?

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing and programming control software using Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Schneider PLCs, alongside SCADA and HMI systems. You will take ownership of projects from initial client requirements and design specifications through to final commissioning, providing technical support throughout the full project lifecycle. This role is hybrid with occasional site visits required.

Established nearly 40 years ago, this company has grown to become one of the UK’s leading electrical engineering and systems integration specialists within the water and wastewater industry. With a strong track record of year-on-year success and high levels of repeat business, they have built an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality engineering solutions.

This role would suit a Control Systems Engineer with experience working with Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Schneider PLCs, looking to join an innovative and forward-thinking company. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting, technically challenging projects while benefiting from ongoing specialist training and clear opportunities for career progression.

The Role:

  • Programming and configuring Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Schieder PLCs from scratch
  • Involved in projects from concept to commissioning
  • Liaise with internal teams and external clients
  • 37.5 hours a week, flexible work hours, hybrid working

The Person:

  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or Schneider programming and configuration

Reference number: BBBH 27473a

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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