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Job Title
Principal Control Systems Engineer
Salary/Rate
£60.00 - £65.00/hour
Location
Nationwide
Posted
08/05/2026 (16:01)
Agency/Employer
Eden Brown  
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Control Systems Engineer

Position is with a global multi disciplined Engineering solutions provider

We are seeking an experienced C&I Engineer with a strong systems-engineering background to support major projects across the energy sector, including power generation, CCGT, utilities, oil & gas, and process industries. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in technically demanding environments and has hands-on experience developing and delivering advanced control system solutions for large-scale energy assets. The ideal candidate will bring practical expertise in control system architecture, control philosophy, and control narrative development, along with familiarity with leading DCS platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Emerson DeltaV, or Siemens SPPA-T3000.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop Control Narratives, Control Philosophy documents, and Functional Logic Specifications for energy-sector automation systems.
* Design robust control system network architectures, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and redundant industrial networks.
* Lead or support system configuration, testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and operational optimisation activities.
* Interface with OEMs, EPC partners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams on system design, upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.
* Develop and maintain system backup strategies, cybersecurity policies, and ensure compliance with relevant instrumentation and energy-sector standards.
* Prepare high-quality technical documentation, engineering reports, and change-management records.

Required Experience & Skills

* Proven experience in C&I control systems within power plants, CCGT, utilities, oil & gas, or process industries.
* Experience working with a major EPC contractor on complex FEED or Detailed Design projects.
* Strong understanding of P&IDs, Cause & Effect diagrams, and Control Strategies used in energy and industrial facilities.
* Hands-on knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, and Ethernet/IP.
* Experience with OPC UA for data exchange and system integration.
* Familiarity with DCS, ESD, and F&G systems.
* Understanding of IEC 62443 cybersecurity principles and their application to critical energy infrastructure.

Role is available on Umbrella Ltd or PAYE

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Type
Contract
Start Date
ASAP 
Contract Length
12-18 Months  
Contact Name
Trevor Parsons  
Job Reference
30808511026_1778252460 
Job ID
225086512