Senior Control Systems Engineers

NRL; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks Senior/Lead PLC and SCADA Control Systems Engineers for long-term contract roles in Warrington. This opportunity involves delivering complex engineering solutions within regulated industries and requires strong expertise in PLC and SCADA systems. Join a high-impact program that focuses on real-world infrastructure challenges while working in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PLC or SCADA control systems engineering required.
• Experience in regulated industries like nuclear, MOD, or pharmaceutical.
• Eligibility to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test PLC-based control systems.
• Produce high-quality documentation and support SCADA integration.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for integrated architectures.

Skills

PLC control systems engineering

SCADA control systems engineering

IEC 61131

SCADA scripting

Technical documentation

Collaborative mindset

Education

Certified training in PLC, SCADA, or Cyber Security

Tools

Rockwell

Schneider

Siemens

Job description

Lead Innovation. Engineer the Future.

NRL are recruiting formultiple long-term contract roles (inside IR35)acrossPLC and SCADA Control Systems Engineeringto support high-profile infrastructure and automation projects in the UK’s most regulated sectors. Whether your expertise lies in control logic or visualisation—this is your opportunity to shape the future of industrial control systems.

This is your chance to:

Deliver complex engineering solutions– from PLC logic to SCADA visualisation in integrated, cyber-secure environments
Lead from the front– guiding technical delivery, documentation, and testing across the full project lifecycle
Work hybrid– with flexibility and a base inWarrington, West Cumbria, or Stockton
Join a long-term programme– with stability, challenge, and real-world impact
Work on SC-cleared projects– candidates must beeligible to obtain SC clearance

Your Role:
We’re hiring for two key disciplines:

Senior/Lead PLC Control Systems Engineers
Design, develop, and test PLC-based control systems using platforms like Rockwell, Schneider, or Siemens. You’ll produce high-quality documentation, support integration with SCADA systems, and ensure cyber-secure, standards-compliant delivery.

️Senior/Lead SCADA Control Systems Engineers
Design and implement HMI/SCADA applications (e.g. Rockwell FactoryTalk), creating intuitive, cyber-secure visualisation systems. You’ll collaborate with PLC engineers to deliver integrated architectures, backed by robust documentation and formal testing.

You’ll need to bring:

• Strong experience inPLCorSCADA control systems engineering
• Proficiency inIEC 61131(PLC) orSCADA scripting(e.g. VBScript, Python)
• A track record of producing high-quality technical documentation (URS, FDS, test specs, etc.)
• Experience inregulated industriessuch as nuclear, MOD, or pharmaceutical
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
• Eligibility to obtain SC clearance

Bonus Points For:

• Familiarity with Rockwell, Schneider, or Siemens platforms
• Experience with integrated SCADA systems and OT Cyber Security
• Knowledge of Sellafield Ltd standards and the V-Model
• Certified training in PLC, SCADA, or Cyber Security

Join a high-impact programme with a leading engineering consultancy.

Apply nowand take the next step in your contract career.

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