Negotiable
Job Title: Control Systems Engineer
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Nuclear, Renewable Energy
Travel Requirement: 30-50% (UK & international sites)
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About the Company
Our client is a well-established and respected leader in safety and process control systems, delivering cutting-edge automation solutions across critical sectors including oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear, and renewable energy. With decades of industry experience and a strong focus on innovation, safety, and reliability, they are expanding their engineering team and seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join them on a permanent basis at their Trafford Park site in Manchester.
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Role Overview
As a Control Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the full lifecycle delivery of automation and control systems - from initial concept through to detailed design, build, commissioning, and final handover. This is a hands-on, technically engaging position involving both office-based design and on-site commissioning work in the UK and abroad.
This role is ideal for engineers who have previously worked as a Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, or PLC Programmer, and are seeking stable, long-term work on complex and safety-critical systems.
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Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Engineering
- PLC and HMI Development
- Integration & Interfaces
- Commissioning & Support
- Project Collaboration________________________________________
Required Experience & Skills
- Ideally will have experience in a similar role (Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Engineer etc.).
- Solid understanding of industrial automation, process control, and safety systems.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel for site work and commissioning (30-50% travel expected).
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet project deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Desirable Qualifications (Not Essential)
- Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., oil & gas, nuclear, petrochemical).
- Knowledge of SCADA systems or industrial networking.
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What''s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Permanent, long-term role with a well-established and growing business.
- Involvement in technically challenging and meaningful projects with real-world impact.
- Opportunities for personal development, training, and career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.