Control System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in the North West is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and develop PLC & SCADA systems. The successful candidate will manage complete project life cycles, ensuring seamless delivery. Applicants should have experience in real-time control systems and be degree-qualified with a full UK driving licence. This role offers a clear career path and professional training in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career path opportunities

Ongoing professional training

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
• Experience in SCADA or DRIVES design preferred but not essential.
• Comfortable managing documentation and project processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems.
• Produce functional design specifications and test documentation.
• Manage full project life cycles from design to commissioning.

Skills

Real-time control systems design

SCADA or DRIVES design

Project management

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

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We’re working with a fast-growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering control systems to some of the most recognised names in industry. Supporting food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear. They champion innovation, embrace complex challenges and take pride in their delivery.

With a healthy project pipeline they are looking to bring talented engineers into their team.

North West. Ref: 23822

The Role:

• Design, configure and develop PLC & SCADA systems for a range of automation projects
• Produce functional design specifications and test documentation
• Manage full project life cycles — from initial design to on-site commissioning
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery.
• 20% travel to support commissioning - all North West based

The Person:

• Solid experience in real-time control systems design and commissioning.
• SCADA or DRIVES design experience preferred but not essential
• Comfortable managing documentation and project processes.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence.

We are keen to see Control Systems Engineers with experience of the following packages:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a heritage of over 100 years and a current order book approaching £1Bn. They offer a clear career path, on-going professional training including Chartership and a collaborative working environment.