Senior Control Systems Engineer
Location: Warrington / Cumbria
Type: 12-Month Contract
Rate: £60 p/h (Senior) | £65 p/h (Lead)
Clearance: BPSS required
Reports 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 ResponsibilitiesTechnical 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.