Control Systems Engineer

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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