Control Systems Engineer

Straight-Line Civils; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in West Bromwich is hiring a Control Systems Engineer to maintain and develop control and safety systems in a large-scale manufacturing site. The role requires experience in Allen Bradley systems, a solid understanding of compliance standards, and at least 5 years in industrial manufacturing. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including 25 days paid holiday, pension scheme, and optional medical plan.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday + all UK Bank Holidays

Free life assurance cover

Generous sick pay scheme

Access to a stakeholder pension scheme

Optional employee medical cash benefit plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems.
• Solid understanding of BS / IEC standards including 61003, 61131, 61508, 61511, 62443.
• At least 5 years' practical experience in industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults in control systems.
• Design and install control and safety systems.
• Work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Configuring Allen Bradley systems

Understanding of BS / IEC standards

Competence in functional safety design

Interpreting project documentation

Experience with industrial communication protocols

Knowledge of OT Cyber Security

Experience in chemical manufacturing

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Education

Minimum HNC in Controls, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Overview

Straight-line Civils are currently hiring a control systems engineer in West Bromwich. Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands. Department: EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation). Reporting To: Electrical and Instrumentation Manager. Salary: £55,000 + Excellent Benefits. Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking to take on a new challenge in a fast-paced industrial environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer to join our EC&I team with an immediate start. This is a key role within the department, where you\'ll be responsible for maintaining and developing control and safety systems across a complex, large-scale manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults in control systems.
• Projects: Design, specify, and install control and safety systems including PLCs, BPCS, SIS, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Management of Change (MOC): Review and approve proposals; program and modify control systems accordingly.
• Liaison: Work collaboratively across all internal departments and with external stakeholders such as system integrators, suppliers, and contractors.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all work is compliant with statutory regulations and company procedures.
• Training: Support the development of team members in control system technologies and best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in configuring and programming Allen Bradley systems (RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View).
• Solid understanding of BS / IEC standards including 61003, 61131, 61508, 61511, 62443.
• Competence in functional safety design, SIL, LOPA, and SIS.
• Ability to interpret and work from project documentation such as Cause & Effect diagrams, Control Philosophies, Schematics, URS, FDS, and datasheets.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, DH+, Modbus, ProfiNet, Serial, etc.).
• Knowledge of OT Cyber Security, IIOT, and AI is advantageous.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, hazardous areas (ATEX), and intrinsic safety is desirable.
• Prior exposure to instrumentation engineering would be a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drawing software.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Controls, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• At least 5 years\' post-HNC practical experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days paid holiday + all UK Bank Holidays
• 40-hour work week (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm)
• Free life assurance cover (after qualifying period)
• Generous sick pay scheme (after qualifying period)
• Access to a stakeholder pension scheme
• Optional employee medical cash benefit plan