Control Systems Engineer
CV-LibraryWest Thurrock, Borough of ThurrockpermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
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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 generation 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:
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Designing and programming PLC/SCADA systems from first principles
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Producing high-quality engineering documentation (URS, FDS, control philosophies, cause & effect, etc.)
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Supporting plant operations with fault finding, maintenance and system improvements
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Working closely with wider engineering and project teams on instrumentation and control strategy
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Contributing to safety studies (HAZOPs, MOCs) as the C&I specialist
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Driving improvements in engineering standards, processes and documentation across the business
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Coaching and supporting maintenance teams to improve fault-finding capability
What We’re Looking For:
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Strong technical capability across PLC/SCADA systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
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Experience designing control systems and working with instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, etc.)
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A methodical engineer with a real focus on documentation, standards and process
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Someone who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
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A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and improve existing ways of working
Why Apply?
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A long-term career opportunity with real progression potential
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The chance to shape and improve engineering standards across a major UK business
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Exposure to a wide range of projects, technologies and sites
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A business that blends experience, stability and innovation
Keywords: Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, PLC Engineer, Control Engineer
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 generation 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