Job Title: Control Systems Engineer

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Location: Warrington (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
Across the UK's essential infrastructure, there is an ongoing need not only to maintain assets, but to renew and reimagine them for the future. This is an opportunity to grow your career while helping deliver vital infrastructure services in a safety-first, client-focused and collaborative environment.
Working within a leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure organisation, you'll play a key role in delivering next-generation, value-added solutions across sectors including water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food & beverage.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Control Systems Engineer, you'll work on complex control system projects and support the successful delivery of engineering solutions. You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers and Lead Engineers to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of complex control systems projects
- Managing your workload and contributing to team progress alongside the Project Manager and Lead Engineer
- Translating user requirements and existing software into efficient, modern control systems
- PLC and SCADA configuration, including development of HMI logic
- Bench testing software in a hybrid working environment (office and home)
- Supporting on-site commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), working directly with stakeholders to ensure successful system go-live
What You'll Bring
- Experience in PLC & HMI software development using at least two platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider)
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/PA, and Modbus TCP/IP
- Hands-on experience with SCADA systems
- Experience working with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices
- A proactive approach to health and safety and delivering quality engineering work
What's in It for You
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally:
Core Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Hybrid working
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
- High street and online retail discounts
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional Benefits for This Role
- Private healthcare
- Overtime opportunities
- Employee referral bonus scheme
About the Organisation
Our client is committed to being an employer of choice, attracting diverse and talented individuals who want to make a difference. They actively support inclusion, career development, and ongoing professional training, offering recognised programmes and development opportunities at every career stage. xbpsjku
This is an exciting time to join a business at the forefront of delivering essential infrastructure services for life.