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Control Systems Project Engineer (Distributed Control Systems)

Control Systems Project Engineer (Distributed Control Systems)

📍 Warrington, Cheshire
£58,000 per annum
£58000 - £61000/annum OTE 80K + £8K Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
Industry: Engineering
Posted: 01-10-2026
Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225673557

Job Description:

Control Systems Project Engineer (Distributed Control Systems)
£58,000 - £61,000 (Overtime OTE £80K) + £8,000 Car Allowance + 10% Bonus + 12% Pension + Private Healthcare + Every other Friday off + Hybrid
Warrington, Cheshire

Are you a Control Systems Engineer with a background in overseeing projects from cradle to grave looking for a senior position within a global OEM that will recognise your expertise through autonomy in a client facing position?

Do you want to work with a multi-billion pound business that pioneered their technical niche and can offer expert training on their proprietary control software to enable your technical development?

On offer is the change to join a global OEM in a senior engineering position, where you'll be responsible for overseeing complex distributed control system project within the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and process engineering spaces. This will include being the face of the business, managing projects from concept to commission and visiting client sites. Some of the work will be on off-shore platforms, with full training granted.

This company employ 20,000 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a Control Systems Engineer looking to manage complex Distributed Control System projects from concept to completion who is looking for recognition as a technical expert, autonomy and an excellent package.

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Job Reference: BBBH 27540

Keywords: Control, Controls, Systems, System, Engineer, Engineering, DCS, PLC, Project, Programmer, Configuration, Programming, EC&I, SIS, TUV, Functional, Safety, Oil, Gas, Offshore, Off-shore, Process, Petrochemical, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn, Warrington, Cheshire

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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