Project Manager

Manchester
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Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)
Contract Length: Initial 3 months (strong extension potential)
Rate: £40-£50 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Sector: Green Energy / Renewables / Sustainable Infrastructure

Overview

We are working with an innovative green energy engineering company based in Manchester that is delivering projects across renewable and low-carbon energy systems.

They are looking to bring in an experienced Control Systems Engineer on a contract basis to support the design, development, and delivery of control systems for energy and sustainability-focused projects.

This role offers hybrid working, flexibility, and the opportunity to contribute to technically interesting projects with a strong environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and modify control systems for green energy and renewable projects

PLC programming and configuration for automated energy systems

Development of:

Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

Control philosophies

I/O lists and control narratives

HMI/SCADA development and integration

Support system testing, FATs, SATs, and commissioning activities

Work closely with:

Electrical design engineers

Project managers

Site and commissioning teams

Ensure systems comply with:

Relevant UK and international standards

Cybersecurity and safety requirements where applicable

Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer within:

Renewable energy

Green energy

Power, utilities, or energy-adjacent industries

Strong PLC programming experience (one or more of the following):

Siemens

Rockwell / Allen Bradley

Beckhoff

Schneider

Experience with SCADA / HMI systems

Strong understanding of industrial automation and control architectures

Ability to work autonomously in a contract environment

Comfortable working on a hybrid basis with site and office presence as required

Desirable Experience

Experience with:

Solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, or low-carbon energy projects

Knowledge of:

Functional safety

IEC / BS standards

Previous outside IR35 contract experience

Commissioning or site-based controls experience

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