Project Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)
Contract Length: Initial 3 months (strong extension potential)
Rate: £40-£50 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Sector: Green Energy / Renewables / Sustainable Infrastructure
Overview
We are working with an innovative green energy engineering company based in Manchester that is delivering projects across renewable and low-carbon energy systems.
They are looking to bring in an experienced Control Systems Engineer on a contract basis to support the design, development, and delivery of control systems for energy and sustainability-focused projects.
This role offers hybrid working, flexibility, and the opportunity to contribute to technically interesting projects with a strong environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and modify control systems for green energy and renewable projects
PLC programming and configuration for automated energy systems
Development of:
Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
Control philosophies
I/O lists and control narratives
HMI/SCADA development and integration
Support system testing, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities
Work closely with:
Electrical design engineers
Project managers
Site and commissioning teams
Ensure systems comply with:
Relevant UK and international standards
Cybersecurity and safety requirements where applicable
Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer within:
Renewable energy
Green energy
Power, utilities, or energy-adjacent industries
Strong PLC programming experience (one or more of the following):
Siemens
Rockwell / Allen Bradley
Beckhoff
Schneider
Experience with SCADA / HMI systems
Strong understanding of industrial automation and control architectures
Ability to work autonomously in a contract environment
Comfortable working on a hybrid basis with site and office presence as required
Desirable Experience
Experience with:
Solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, or low-carbon energy projects
Knowledge of:
Functional safety
IEC / BS standards
Previous outside IR35 contract experience
Commissioning or site-based controls experience
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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manager, Project Manager, PROJECT, Management, Project Management

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