Control Systems/ PLC Engineer

Millbank Holdings; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Scheme

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for nuclear and safety-critical projects. This 12-month contract offers exposure to multiple PLC/SCADA platforms and a chance to take ownership of complex projects from design through FAT/CAT to commissioning.

You’ll work in a technically strong team, developing software, testing and delivering reliable, safe control systems in a regulated environment. Hybrid working 2–3 days in office.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or related discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Professional experience with PLC and/or SCADA programming within an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with IEC 61131 programming languages.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning or system integration.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Typically 3–7 years' relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test and commission control and automation systems.
• Manage PLC software development across lifecycle from concept to FAT/CAT.
• Produce technical documentation and support site installations and SAT.

Skills

PLC programming experience

SCADA programming

IEC 61131 languages

Testing & commissioning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree/HND in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Schneider EcoStruxure/AVEVA

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

WinCC / WinCC Flexible

InTouch / Wonderware

Job description

Control Systems Engineer - Nuclear & Safety-Critical Engineering

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Rate: £50-£55 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Duration: 12 months

Working: Hybrid - typically 2-3 days per week in the office

Security Clearance: BPSS required (SC eligible)

Travel: UK travel required at key project stages

The Opportunity

Are you a Control Systems Engineer with strong PLC experience looking for your next challenge?

This is an opportunity to move beyond routine PLC work and take ownership of complex, safety-critical engineering projects within the nuclear sector.

You’ll join a technically strong and collaborative engineering team, working on systems where quality, reliability and safety really matter. With exposure across multiple PLC and SCADA platforms and involvement throughout the project lifecycle, this role is ideal for an engineer looking to broaden their experience and progress towards a Senior Engineer position.

You’ll be involved from initial design and software development through to testing, commissioning and delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work across the design, development, integration, testing and commissioning of control and automation systems.

PLC Software Development

• Rockwell - Studio 5000
• Siemens - TIA Portal
• Schneider - EcoStruxureHMI / SCADA

Develop and configure HMI and SCADA systems, including

• Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME/SE
• Schneider AVEVA / Citect / Vijeo Designer
• Siemens WinCC / WinCC Flexible
• InTouch / Wonderware or similar platforms

Full Project Lifecycle

• Concept and detailed design
• PLC software development
• System build, development and integration
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT)
• Site installation support
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Commissioning and start-up
• System validation and troubleshooting
• Technical fault-finding and problem solving
• Production of technical documentation, including design specifications, test documentation and user manuals

You’ll also work closely with electrical, mechanical and project delivery teams to ensure integrated solutions are delivered to a high standard.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation in control systems and PLC engineering who is keen to broaden their technical experience.

Essential

• Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent engineering experience
• Professional experience with PLC and/or SCADA programming within an industrial environment
• Familiarity with IEC 61131 programming languages
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning or system integration
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Typically 3-7 years' relevant engineering experience

Desirable

• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens and/or Schneider PLC platforms
• HMI / SCADA development experience
• Experience within a regulated or safety-critical industry, such as nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceutical or similar
• Experience across multiple control system platforms
• A genuine interest in developing broader multi-platform control systems expertise

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business