Controls SI Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; Grangemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a permanent Controls SI Engineer to work on complex control system projects. Based in Grangemouth, you will manage your team's workload and create innovative control solutions using PLC and SCADA technology. You must be a versatile engineer experienced with HMI development and communication protocols, leading hands-on safety practices. Join us to make a significant impact on vital nuclear projects, engaging directly with clients during commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Versatile systems engineer with experience in PLC programming and site-wide integrations.
• Skilled in PLC & HMI software development on multiple platforms.
• Familiar with various communication protocols for system integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload and team progress on complex control system projects.
• Develop and implement control systems including PLC and SCADA configurations.
• Collaborate with clients during on-site system commissioning.

Skills

Systems engineering

PLC & HMI software development

Communication protocols

SCADA systems

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Electrical safety knowledge

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Schneider

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Controls SI Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis. The locations for this role are Grangemouth, Warrington, East Midlands and West Midlands.

Responsibilities

You'll be working on complex control system projects. As an Engineer, you'll be managing the workload and progress of your team, working closely with the Project Manager & Lead Engineer to meet project milestones. You'll turn user requirements and existing software into powerful, streamlined control systems – giving old tech new life. From PLC and SCADA configuration to writing HMI logic, you'll create the systems that make everything work smoothly and safely. Spending your time between the office and home, bench testing your software. When it's time to go live, you'll be there – working side by side with clients to fine‑tune systems during on‑site commissioning and ensure everything's running smoothly during SAT.

Qualifications

• You're a versatile systems engineer with a breadth of experience. From your first PLC program to complex, site-wide integrations.
• Skilled in PLC & HMI software development using at least two platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider).
• Familiar with communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/PA, and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Hands‑on experience with SCADA systems.
• Experienced in working with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices.
• When it comes to health and safety, you lead by example. High standards aren't just the rule—they're part of your ethos.

Why We're Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission‑critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile – we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Equal Opportunities

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.