Bring your energy to Aggreko as Controls Specialist, based in the UK (with travel to customer sites). The role may need to work offshore from time to time approx 2 -3 occasions a week at a time .You’ll support the design, build and delivery of engineered solutions across a wide range of UK projects, working closely with our Design and Project Delivery teams to turn concepts into operational installations.Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.What you’ll do as Project Engineer:<ul><li>Lead the initial design, costing, integration, and delivery of complex, bespoke control systems across assigned projects.</li><li>Act as the technical lead for controls and interface with the Design Engineering team, providing specialist guidance from early design through commissioning.</li><li>Collaborate with Project Delivery Engineers and Central Engineering team to resolve complex controls challenges and ensure aligned programming standards.</li><li>Support pre‑sales activities by scoping technical requirements, estimating bespoke control solutions, and engaging with customers.</li><li>Ensure control system compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity requirements, and project‑specific regulations.</li><li>Facilitate knowledge transfer by upskilling project teams and contributing to continuous improvement in controls capability.</li></ul>You are:<ul><li>Strong technical expertise in control system design, integration, and troubleshooting across complex power generation systems.</li><li>Proven experience delivering projects involving advanced automation, SCADA, PLC programming, or bespoke control solutions used in Power Generation systems and equipment.</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering design, project delivery, commercial teams, and customers to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.</li><li>Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage technical risk, resolve complex issues, and ensure system compliance and cybersecurity.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging directly with customers and providing technical leadership.</li><li>A proactive, adaptable approach with a commitment to continuous learning and upskilling others in controls best practice.</li></ul>Here’s what you’ll get:<ul><li>The opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact UK projects with a supportive and collaborative team.</li><li>Access to specialist training and development tailored to engineering and project delivery roles.</li><li>Competitive compensation, benefits and annual leave package, plus opportunities for progression within Project Delivery or Engineering.</li><li>The chance to build expertise across design, controls, commissioning, and site engineering — with genuine career growth.</li></ul><div></div>Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.#LI-AM1Equal employment opportunityWe welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

As the global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions, we enable our customers to achieve their goals through a range of innovative, flexible, class-leading modular solutions.&nbsp;
Utilising the latest technologies, we combine innovative thinking with our sector knowledge to deliver the best results; where, when and for as long as needed.
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