Electrical Control Engineer - Europe - 144835

Slough, England, United Kingdom

8/5/2025

Position: Control Engineer

Location: Various Project Sites – Europe

Reports to: Authorising Engineer

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

• Job Description
  
  

As a Control Engineer, you will oversee the safe coordination of electrical work on systems under Jones Engineering Group control. You will hold overall responsibility for granting release of equipment for work, coordinating system switching, and maintaining oversight of safety activities across projects.

• Key Responsibilities
• Maintain central control of the electrical system state across projects.
• Grant consent for switching operations and energisation activities.
• Log release and restoration of plant/apparatus and maintain audit trails.
• Coordinate with SAPs to issue Safety Documents and confirm isolation status.
• Review risk assessments and live working justifications.
• Respond to site emergencies and direct appropriate safety measures.
• Ensure procedural compliance and adherence to operational boundaries.
• Act as the central authority for inter-company safety coordination.
• Maintain operational logs and SCADA records (where applicable).
• Provide technical support to SAPs, APs, and Testing Engineers.
• Requirements
• Recognised electrical engineering qualifications.
• Extensive experience with HV/LV systems and system operations.
• Nominated in writing by the Authorising Engineer as a Control Engineer.
• Understanding of legal and procedural safety obligations.
• Proven record in safety management, coordination, and decision-making.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing industry, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.

Please note. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies, for this role at this time.