Controls Engineer

NRL Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the North East of England is seeking applicants for a role in control systems design and commissioning. Successful candidates will be responsible for developing PLC software and ensuring compliance with safety standards in marine and hazardous environments. Applicants should possess a degree-level qualification, experience in safety automation, and a valid UK driving licence. The company promotes diversity and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and commissioning safety automation and control systems.
• Understanding of PLC programming for safety and process applications.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system circuits.
• Generate control system design specifications.
• Develop PLC software, HMI/SCADA systems.
• Simulate and test PLC and HMI software.
• Configure and commission inverter software drives.

Skills

Design of control system circuits

PLC programming

Functional safety principles

Understanding of safety automation

Experience with DNV and SIL

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Role

Successful applicants will join multi‑disciplined engineering teams delivering projects from concept, through to commissioning. Day‑to‑day responsibilities may include:

• Design of control system circuits.
• Generating control system design specifications.
• Developing PLC software, HMI/SCADA systems and software.
• Simulating and testing PLC and HMI software.
• Configuring and commissioning inverter software drives.
• Electrical schematic checking and approval.
• Calculations and architecture checks.
• Functional safety studies.
• Reviewing designs against DNV standards.
• Selecting and procuring control system components.
• Contributing to sales proposals.
• Liaising with suppliers for expediting purposes.

Applicant Requirements

• Experience in the design and commissioning of safety automation and control systems for equipment in marine and/or hazardous environments.
• Understanding of PLC programming for both safety and process applications, including the application of Functional Safety principles.
• Experience with DNV and SIL.
• A degree‑level qualification, or equivalent.
• A valid UK driving licence.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.