Russell Taylor Group

Vacancy Title: Senior Controls Engineer. Contract Type: Permanent. Location: Derby. Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. Start Date: 2026-02-20. REF: J. Contact Name: Ben Evans. Contact Email: . Vacancy Published: 2 days ago. Senior Control Engineer Derby / Hybrid - 2 days working from home Are you an experienced Control Engineer ready to take technical ownership of complex projects? Do you enjoy leading from the front while remaining hands-on with PLC and SCADA development? Are you looking for a role where your decisions shape standards, safety and delivery? What's in it for you? £50,000 - £60,000 salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 5% pension contribution Private healthcare Death in service benefit 2 days working from home Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays Employee assistance programme Overtime available What will you be doing? Taking technical responsibility for complex control system projects from design through to commissioning Acting as Lead Engineer on allocated projects, setting technical direction and ensuring quality standards are met Overseeing and supporting engineers, reviewing designs and resolving technical challenges Translating user requirements into robust PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions Defining system architectures, network design and control philosophies Carrying out detailed software design, configuration and testing Leading FAT activities and supporting SAT and on-site commissioning Working closely with Project Managers to manage risk, programme and technical scope Where will you be doing it? You'll be joining a long-established engineering organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK. The business supports clients in safeguarding water supplies, improving environmental performance and extending the life of critical assets. Working within a multidisciplinary design and build environment, you'll contribute to projects across water, power, energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food and beverage sectors. The focus is on safe delivery, technical integrity and long-term client partnerships. What you'll need Significant experience in PLC and HMI software development using at least two platforms (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider) Strong SCADA development and integration experience Proven experience leading control system projects across the full lifecycle Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/PA and Modbus TCP/IP Experience integrating Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and field devices Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe systems of work Ability to review, challenge and approve technical designs Confident in mentoring and guiding junior engineers We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here. Apply Now >

Vacancy Title: Construction Director Contract Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham Industry: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT General Building Salary: Competitive Start Date: 2026-02-13 REF: J Contact Name: Amanda Winder Contact Email: Vacancy Published: 2 days ago Construction Director Birmingham UK Travel £115k+Package My client is a leading contractor that delivers large scale design and build PBSA. Due to several schemes being approved and coming through the Gateway 2 process, they require a construction director to run multiple projects. The construction director will have experience in delivering high rise projects for a main building contractor. With proven successful site delivery within a senior management position. The schemes are between £60million and £100million which will change the landscape within the cities of these prestigious projects. MAJOR TASKS Control and monitor each project and prioritise suitable time to each project activity Manage/ communicate roles and responsibility for Site Teams to ensure optimum return from each member of the team. Ensure that all design requirements are known and that the information is available in time to achieve/better agreed programme Ensure contract construction programmes are available, accurate and that key dates are communicated Provide ongoing site support. Liaise with client, client representative from planning stages to handover. Ensure structured meetings taken place - meetings minutes and clear objectives and targets set for all employees Monitor and review budgets and costs including liaising with surveyor to minimise costs and maximise value Ensure site project retains good image and provides excellent visual impression Negotiate with clients to secure projects, allocate resources, manage project start-ups SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Professional Qualification and for previous management experience. Good knowledge of computers including Spreadsheet, Word and Astra (Power Project) Experience of working on high rise developments Construction detailing / programming experience Value engineering They are a north west business that delivers projects nationally, so travel will be part of the position with agile working inbetween working on site. Join a business with a secured pipeline of projects, that is known for successful delivery. Get in touch for more information on or apply by sending your CV to Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here . Apply Now >