Control Systems Software Engineer

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer for a long-term contract in Motherwell. This role involves developing software for UK defence projects within a collaborative team. Candidates should have a background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering and experience with PLC programming. The contract offers a hybrid setup after an initial onsite period. Competitive hourly pay is available.

Qualifications

• Background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or similar.
• Experience or knowledge of PLC programming.
• Experience or knowledge of SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce reliable software for major UK defence projects.
• Work within a multi‑skilled team using various tools and languages.
• Translate requirements into design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

DCS platforms

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Job description

Control Systems Software Engineer

Motherwell, Scotland

Salary: £45 to £60 per hour, DOE

37.5 hours per week

Initial 6 month contract with extensions likely

Onsite for the first 3 months, then 1 week onsite and 3 weeks WFH

Potential candidates must be UK citizens, born in the UK, able to pass the required security checks.

If you are a Control Systems Software Engineer who enjoys complex engineering challenges and wants work that feels meaningful, this one is right up your street. You will be joining a high tech aerospace and industrial controls facility in the Motherwell area, known for producing specialist switching and sensing products used in demanding defence and aviation environments. It is a mix of production and R and D with a genuinely collaborative engineering culture.

Responsibilities

• Produce reliable, innovative software for major UK defence projects
• Work within a multi‑skilled team using a range of tools and programming languages
• Take ownership of your work and support less experienced colleagues
• Lead during assurance and review stages, ensuring configuration, release, and documentation are correct
• Translate requirements into design, implementation, testing, integration, and deployment

Qualifications

• A background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or similar
• Experience or knowledge of PLC programming
• Experience or knowledge of SCADA systems
• Experience or knowledge of DCS platforms
• A steady, methodical approach with pride in producing high quality work

How to apply for the Control System Software Engineer role

If you are a Control Systems Software Engineer looking for a long term contract with a structured hybrid setup, interesting defence aligned tech, and a team that values proper engineering, drop Hayden at Holt Engineering a call or message on 07955 081 482 and I will get things moving.