Control Systems Project Engineer (Distributed Control Systems)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£58,000 – £61,000 pa

Salary

£58,000 – £61,000 pa

Posted
1 Oct 2026 (Yesterday)

Control Systems Project Engineer (Distributed Control Systems)

£58,000 - £61,000 (Overtime OTE £80K) + £8,000 Car Allowance + 10% Bonus + 12% Pension + Private Healthcare + Every other Friday off + Hybrid

Warrington, Cheshire

Are you a Control Systems Engineer with a background in overseeing projects from cradle to grave looking for a senior position within a global OEM that will recognise your expertise through autonomy in a client facing position?

Do you want to work with a multi-billion pound business that pioneered their technical niche and can offer expert training on their proprietary control software to enable your technical development?

On offer is the change to join a global OEM in a senior engineering position, where you'll be responsible for overseeing complex distributed control system project within the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and process engineering spaces. This will include being the face of the business, managing projects from concept to commission and visiting client sites. Some of the work will be on off-shore platforms, with full training granted.

This company employ 20,000 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a Control Systems Engineer looking to manage complex Distributed Control System projects from concept to completion who is looking for recognition as a technical expert, autonomy and an excellent package.

The Role:

Managing projects for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Configuring, Programming and Commissioning DCS & SIS

Being the main point of contact for clients

Hybrid working from a Warrington based office (2-3 days per week)

9 day working fortnight - every other Friday off

Visiting client sites in the UK and off-shoreThe Person:

Control Systems Engineer or similar

Experience working on projects from concept to completion

Full UK Drivers Licence Job Reference: BBBH 27540

Keywords: Control, Controls, Systems, System, Engineer, Engineering, DCS, PLC, Project, Programmer, Configuration, Programming, EC&I, SIS, TUV, Functional, Safety, Oil, Gas, Offshore, Off-shore, Process, Petrochemical, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn, Warrington, Cheshire

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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