Senior Control Systems Engineer
Location: Warrington / CumbriaType: 12-Month ContractRate: £60 p/h (Senior) £65 p/h (Lead)Clearance: BPSS requiredReports to: Lead Engineer / Project Manager
About the Organisation
A leading engineering company specialising in delivering complex, safety-critical control and automation systems within the nuclear sector. You will join a collaborative team that values technical quality, innovation and reliable delivery.
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, testing and commissioning of PLC/SCADA-based control and automation systems. This role involves hands-on technical ownership across the full project lifecycle within a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery
* Deliver detailed design, software implementation, testing and commissioning of control systems.
* Develop PLC software, control philosophies, HMI/SCADA configurations and simulator applications.
* Ensure technical outputs meet quality, safety and regulatory standards.
* Support integration with electrical, mechanical and broader engineering disciplines.
Design & Documentation
* Produce documentation including FDS, DDS, test specifications, recovery documents, O&M manuals and training material.
* Review and check design documentation and software produced by others.
* Interpret engineering drawings and support site visits to assess design impacts and risks.
Testing & Commissioning
* Plan and deliver FAT, CAT, SAT and on-site commissioning activities.
* Diagnose and resolve technical faults during testing and commissioning phases.
* Ensure systems meet performance, compliance and safety requirements.
Project & Team Support
* Support Lead Engineers and Project Managers with progress, estimates and schedule input.
* Participate in design reviews and technical workshops.
* Work effectively within an integrated project team.
Compliance
* Produce CDM-compliant documentation.
* Ensure all design outputs follow relevant standards and regulatory expectations.
Essential Experience
* HND/Degree in Electrical, Control, Automation or similar discipline.
* Proven experience delivering PLC-based control systems across the full lifecycle.
* Strong capability in IEC 61131 languages, PLC hardware, industrial communications and HMI/SCADA development.
* Experience with formal testing processes and use of simulation tools.
* Strong troubleshooting skills and technical documentation capability.
* Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Clear, concise communication skills.
Desirable
* Experience in regulated sectors such as Nuclear, MOD or Pharmaceuticals.
* Rockwell or Schneider PLC/SCADA experience.
* Understanding of OT cyber security and functional safety systems.
* Awareness of Sellafield Engineering Standards.
* Professional registration (CEng/IEng) or vendor training.