Controls Design Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Purpose of role
To provide detailed and accurate designs for control systems and installations to both new and existing client projects. To also provide software solutions for both new and existing client projects. The role will encompass electrical control panel design, PLC programming, testing, verification of designs and technical solution planning within the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry.
Roles and responsibilities
· Control panel design based upon customer specification using Bentley Promis-e software following in house training.
· Design of electrical wiring diagrams to company and IEC standards based on training provided.
· Preparation and issue of supporting documentation; O&M, description of operations, Bill of materials, etc.
· Verification of others design work on a peer to peer checking basis.
· To request quotation from third party suppliers where required
· To attend design review meetings where required both with internal departments of VES and external clients.
· To design and implement software for control panels designed following training provided on current platforms in use within the company.
· To design and implement software to support varying user interfaces such as Trend, Modbus, BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP etc, following training and support from senior members of staff.
· Provide technical guidance to clients during the design process of the control panel.
· Attend site when require to support customer service team where previous attendance has deemed it necessary to have on site attendance from a controls design engineer with software programming knowledge.
· Identify areas of technical weakness within the department and company and highlight these along with suggested improvements.
· To report on design time taken vs time estimate to allow effective department planning.
· To assist the department manager in the on-time completion of designs and software to ensure manufacturing can proceed without delay.
· To assist where required with any other duties deemed appropriate by your department manager.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: £20,319.00-£31,650.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastleigh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Controls Design Engineer roles across VES Andover Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,319 - £31,650 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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