Controls Engineer

GlobalTech Recruitment
United Kingdom
Yesterday
Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
7 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Controls Engineer

* Gloucestershire (Hybrid)

* Contract - (outside IR35)

* £Competitive rate

Controls Engineering, Controls Engineer, SCADA, PLC Programming, S7, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Automation Engineer, Automation Engineering

Our client are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer (Controls Automation Engineer) to support their flagship development project. We expect to find a suitable candidate from any of the below target markets with the expertise and experience listed in the second section.

Target Industries:

Heavy industrial automation, Oil & Gas, Chemical Processing, Energy Infrastructure

Scope:

* Architect PLC control logic integrating with SCADA & HMI interfaces in line with safety/compliance guidelines and compliance considerations

* Develop Test and V&V facilities - own test data, reporting and troubleshooting of VHP gas management systems

Requirements:

* Strong experience in PLC programming with any of the major vendors - (Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley etc)

* Deep technical expertise in DAQ architectures,and advanced instrumentation systems; working with SCADA etc

* Solid command of gas dynamics, compressed gas infrastructure, pressure testing, and leak detection methodologies

* Degree in controls engineering, electrical engineering, electro-mechanical or similar discipline

Nice to have:

* Experience applying system safety methods (eg FMEA, FTA, FHA)

* For a full consultation, please apply with an up to date CV and contact details so that an experienced member of the team can be in touch.

Please apply with your most recent CV and contact details - we look forward to receiving your application.

We kindly ask that you please allow us some time to review applications via the CV Library portal. We're unable to take calls on the role at this moment in time. Thank you for your review and consideration

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