Control System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil & gas company in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a Control System Engineer to manage the full lifecycle of offshore projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include executing design tasks, ensuring quality and safety standards, and producing technical documentation. This is a hybrid position with a competitive salary between £40,000-£60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant design and development experience.
• Ability to produce calculations and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute design tasks including control system architecture and coding.
• Ensure quality and safety of all assigned design work.
• Produce technical documentation and assist in risk assessments.

Skills

Control system design

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

BEng or MEng in Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Overview

Control System Engineer — Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

£40,000-£60,000 + benefits

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading oil & gas company based in Newcastle, which specialises in offshore equipment for mining, offshore energy, and defence projects.

Role Overview

This Control System Engineer will be working on the full lifecycle of these exciting offshore projects, within a team, while being able to lead their own projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute concept and detailed design tasks including control system architecture, calculations, software specifications, BOM creation, and coding under guidance from senior engineers.
• Take responsibility for the quality, safety, and fitness-for-purpose of all assigned design work, ensuring it meets project specifications, standards, and timelines.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, contribute to risk assessments, support commissioning and testing, and assist in the creation of O&M manuals.

Key Requirements

• BEng or MEng in Engineering (e.g., Control, Electrical, or related discipline), with 2–5 years of relevant design and development experience.
• Experience using control system design platforms (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000) and the ability to produce calculations and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, accountability, and ability to work to deadlines in a cross-functional team environment.

This is a permanent, hybrid role with occasional travelling depending on the project.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now or get in touch with Eleni Avgenaki at Jackson Hogg for a confidential chat.