Nuclear Control Systems Engineer (PLC/DCS)

Assystem GmbH; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support their nuclear projects in Warrington, UK. This position entails designing control architectures for nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance and safety throughout project lifecycles. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and produce high-quality technical documentation. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for internal advancement, with hybrid work options available.

Benefits

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in regulated sectors like nuclear, defence, or energy.
• Ability to produce detailed design documents for control systems.
• Skilled in structured text, ladder logic, and function block programming.

Responsibilities

• Design robust control system architectures for plant operations.
• Create high-quality documentation, including control philosophies.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure system performance consistency.

Skills

Control systems engineering experience

PLC/DCS programming techniques

Verification and validation methods

Interpreting P&IDs

Education

Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership

Tools

SCADA/HMI systems

IEC standards (61513, 60880, 61508, 61226)

Job description

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support their nuclear projects in Warrington, UK. This position entails designing control architectures for nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance and safety throughout project lifecycles. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and produce high-quality technical documentation. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for internal advancement, with hybrid work options available.