Distributed Control System Engineer

CBSbutler; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Distributed Control Systems engineer for a major UK programme. This mid-senior level role involves designing and integrating control solutions while adhering to industry standards. The position offers a hybrid work model after an initial onsite period, with potential for contract extension. Ideal candidates will have a background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering and experience in DCS, PLC programming, and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in DCS, PLC programming, and SCADA systems.
• Strong grasp of control systems engineering principles.
• Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or related subject.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, testing, and integrating DCS and control solutions.
• Working to industry standards on high-integrity software for defense applications.
• Leading assurance, configuration, release and review activities.
• Lead assurance, configuration, release and review activities.
• Translate requirements into robust, compliant software solutions.

Skills

DCS programming

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Control systems engineering principles

Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Education

Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Job description

CBSbutler Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

This range is provided by CBSbutler. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

Director of Recruitment - Engineering Division.Consulting with Clients to Solve Complex Hiring Challenges in Technical Engineering Across the UK &…

We are seeking a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) engineer with project experience to support a major UK programme. This is a hands-on role with long-term potential.

Location: Fully onsite for first 3 months, then hybrid (1 week onsite / 3 weeks remote, subject to business needs)

Contract: 6 months initially, likely to extend up to 23 months

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, testing and integrating DCS and control solutions
• Working to industry standards on high-integrity software for defence applications
• Engaging in all aspects of the software development lifecycle within a multi-disciplinary team
• Leading assurance, configuration, release and review activities
• Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering (or related subject)
• Experience/knowledge of DCS, PLC programming, and SCADA systems
• Strong grasp of control systems engineering principles
• Ability to translate requirements into robust, compliant software solutions

Qualifications / Background

• Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering (or related subject)
• Experience/knowledge of DCS, PLC programming, and SCADA systems
• Strong grasp of control systems engineering principles

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Oil and Gas
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing