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Senior Control System Design Engineer

Posted: 02/06/26
Recruiter:NES Group Ltd
Reference:3117129269
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:Competitive
Location:Cheshire
Description: NES Fircroft are partnering with our major Engineering & Services client to provide a Senior Control Systems Design Engineer for a major Nuclear project. Long-term project with potential for 3+ years work. Mon-Fri minimum 37hrs per week.

Hybrid working available 3 days in Warrington office per week, with occasional visits to site in Cumbria if necessary.

Overview of the Senior Control Systems Design Engineer:
To work within the end client's design team, leading a team of Programmable Electronic System (PES) based Control System Design Engineers delivering, supporting others delivering and checking designs/updates to meet functional and business needs.

The procurement, integration, installation and commissioning of the designs/updates is undertaken by others, hence is outside the scope of this particular role.

Essential:
  • Academic Qualification: Minimum - HNC
  • Professional Qualification: Minimum - Incorporated Engineer
  • Experience of SCADA/PLC control systems and network architectures
  • Proven experience successfully delivering a PES based Control System Lead Design Engineer role on external multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working knowledge of the appropriate Engineering Standards
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information to other team members/disciplines
  • Providing support to Commissioning
  • Willingness to support early career Engineers

Desirable:
  • BEng and Chartered Engineer
  • Minimum 5 years successfully delivering as a PES based Control System Design Engineer on external and/or SL multidiscipline projects, from concept design through to handover, with a working understanding of the appropriate Engineering Standards
  • Experience in the production of detailed design packages; Drawings, Specifications (CONCISE), Outline Installation Method Statements, CDM design risk assessments, Residual Risk Assessments, in addition to the supporting Quality, Operations and Maintenance documentations
  • Experience in working with PES based Control System/servo drive interfaces
  • Valid SC clearance would be beneficial, however, potential for this to be obtained upon offer of contract.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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