Principal Control Systems Engineer

Principal Control Systems Engineer in Manchester, Greater ManchesterApplyLocationManchester, Greater ManchesterSalaryNegotiableContractContractControl Systems Engineer - Energy Sector

Location: Remote with occasional travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle & Glasgow (depending on your location)
Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Rate: Up to £65ph Umbrella
IR35: Inside IR35

ARM is recruiting for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to support major projects across the power generation, utilities, oil & gas, and process industries sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Control Narratives, Control Philosophy, and Functional Logic Specifications
• Support DCS configuration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and system optimisation
• Design industrial control system architectures and communication networks
• Work with OEMs, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support control system upgrades, migrations, and cybersecurity compliance activities

Required Experience

• Strong C&I/control systems background within energy or process industries
• Experience on FEED or Detailed Design projects with major EPC contractors
• Knowledge of P&IDs, Cause & Effect diagrams, and industrial control strategies
• Experience with Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and OPC UA
• Familiarity with DCS, ESD, and F&G systems
• Experience with Emerson Ovation, Emerson DeltaV, or Siemens SPPA-T3000 preferred
• Understanding of IEC 62443 cybersecurity principles

To apply, please contact Simon Cheung on

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

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