Job Description
Control Systems Engineer | West Thurrock (Onsite)
I’m currently partnering with a large, established and market‑leading organisation with a strong UK footprint, as they look to appoint a Control Systems Engineer into their growing C&I function.
This is a business with real heritage and a workforce full of long‑serving experts, but equally a company that’s evolving, bringing in a new of high‑calibre talent and investing heavily in modern engineering standards and ways of working. The environment is fast‑paced, innovative, and forward‑thinking.
The Opportunity
This is a genuinely exciting, long‑term opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer who wants to make a lasting impact.
The role has been created with a clear goal: to help elevate and professionalise controls and engineering standards across the business. You’ll play a key part in shaping how systems, processes and documentation are structured moving forward.
Alongside this, you’ll be involved in a broad mix of activities – from design and development through to commissioning, maintenance and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and programming PLC/SCADA systems from first principles
- Producing high‑quality engineering documentation (URS, FDS, control philosophies, cause & effect, etc.)
- Supporting plant operations with fault finding, maintenance and system improvements
- Working closely with wider engineering and project teams on instrumentation and control strategy
- Contributing to safety studies (HAZOPs, MOCs) as the C&I specialist
- Driving improvements in engineering standards, processes and documentation across the business
- Coaching and supporting maintenance teams to improve fault‑finding capability
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong technical capability across PLC/SCADA systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- Experience designing control systems and working with instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, etc.)
- A methodical engineer with a real focus on documentation, standards and process
- Someone who can operate effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment
- A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and improve existing ways of working
Why Apply?
- A long‑term career opportunity with real progression potential
- The chance to shape and improve engineering standards across a major UK business
- Exposure to a wide range of projects, technologies and sites
- A business that blends experience, stability and innovation
Keywords: Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, PLC Engineer, Control Engineer
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Control Systems Engineer | West Thurrock (Onsite)
I’m currently partnering with a large, established and market‑leading organisation with a strong UK footprint, as they look to appoint a Control Systems Engineer into their growing C&I function.
This is a business with real heritage and a workforce full of long‑serving experts, but equally a company that’s evolving, bringing in a new of high‑calibre talent and investing heavily in modern engineering standards and ways of working. The environment is fast‑paced, innovative, and forward‑thinking.
The Opportunity
This is a genuinely exciting, long‑term opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer who wants to make a lasting impact.
The role has been created with a clear goal: to help elevate and professionalise controls and engineering standards across the business. You’ll play a key part in shaping how systems, processes and documentation are structured moving forward.
Alongside this, you’ll be involved in a broad mix of activities – from design and development through to commissioning, maintenance and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and programming PLC/SCADA systems from first principles
- Producing high‑quality engineering documentation (URS, FDS, control philosophies, cause & effect, etc.)
- Supporting plant operations with fault finding, maintenance and system improvements
- Working closely with wider engineering and project teams on instrumentation and control strategy
- Contributing to safety studies (HAZOPs, MOCs) as the C&I specialist
- Driving improvements in engineering standards, processes and documentation across the business
- Coaching and supporting maintenance teams to improve fault‑finding capability
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong technical capability across PLC/SCADA systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- Experience designing control systems and working with instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, etc.)
- A methodical engineer with a real focus on documentation, standards and process
- Someone who can operate effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment
- A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and improve existing ways of working
Why Apply?
- A long‑term career opportunity with real progression potential
- The chance to shape and improve engineering standards across a major UK business
- Exposure to a wide range of projects, technologies and sites
- A business that blends experience, stability and innovation
Keywords: Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, PLC Engineer, Control Engineer
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