Senior PLC/SCADA Control Systems Engineer – Technical Lead

NRL; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join their team in Warrington or Cumbria. You will take technical responsibility for complex control and automation projects, focusing on PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in control systems engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and a degree in Engineering. This senior role offers the opportunity to mentor teams and deliver high-quality engineering solutions in regulated environments.

Benefits

Diversity commitment

Inclusivity as an employer

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in control systems engineering.
• Expertise in PLC/HMI/SCADA design and programming.
• Experience leading control system projects from design to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed design and implementation of control systems.
• Take ownership of control system deliverables.
• Support integration with electrical and mechanical disciplines.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA implementation

Control system testing

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control Systems, Automation)

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join their team in Warrington or Cumbria. You will take technical responsibility for complex control and automation projects, focusing on PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in control systems engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and a degree in Engineering. This senior role offers the opportunity to mentor teams and deliver high-quality engineering solutions in regulated environments.