Control Systems Engineer in West Thurrock

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer | West Thurrock (Onsite)

I’m currently partnering with a large, established and market-leading organisation with a strong UK footprint, as they look to appoint a Control Systems Engineer into their growing C&I function.

This is a business with real heritage and a workforce full of long-serving experts, but equally a company that’s evolving, bringing in a new of high-calibre talent and investing heavily in modern engineering standards and ways of working. The environment is fast-paced, innovative, and forward-thinking.

The Opportunity

This is a genuinely exciting, long-term opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer who wants to make a lasting impact.

The role has been created with a clear goal: to help elevate and professionalise controls and engineering standards across the business. You’ll play a key part in shaping how systems, processes and documentation are structured moving forward.

Alongside this, you’ll be involved in a broad mix of activities - from design and development through to commissioning, maintenance and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and programming PLC/SCADA systems from first principles
• Producing high-quality engineering documentation (URS, FDS, control philosophies, cause & effect, etc.)
• Supporting plant operations with fault finding, maintenance and system improvements
• Working closely with wider engineering and project teams on instrumentation and control strategy
• Contributing to safety studies (HAZOPs, MOCs) as the C&I specialist
• Driving improvements in engineering standards, processes and documentation across the business
• Coaching and supporting maintenance teams to improve fault-finding capability

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong technical capability across PLC/SCADA systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Experience designing control systems and working with instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, etc.)
• A methodical engineer with a real focus on documentation, standards and process
• Someone who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and improve existing ways of working

Why Apply?

• A long-term career opportunity with real progression potential
• The chance to shape and improve engineering standards across a major UK business
• Exposure to a wide range of projects, technologies and sites
• A business that blends experience, stability and innovation

Keywords: Control Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, PLC Engineer, Control Engineer