Control System Specialist

A leading engineering company is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract (Inside IR35) to focus on the design, development, and integration of safety-critical control systems. This fully on-site role involves working across system architecture, instrumentation, and operator interface design to ensure robust, safe, and compliant control solutions.This is an on-site position, full time.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and integrate control system architectures, including SCADA, DCS, and PLC-based solutionsCollaborate with instrumentation, electrical, and human factors teams to ensure seamless system performanceSupport the development of HMI displays and operator interfaces as part of wider control system deliveryApply functional safety principles (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511) and alarm management strategies in system designProduce detailed design documentation, control philosophies, and system specificationsEnsure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client specificationsRequirements:Proven experience in control systems engineering (SCADA / DCS / PLC / HMI)Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control system integrationExperience with functional safety standards and lifecycle managementUnderstanding of alarm management and human factors in control systemsAbility to produce design documentation, specifications, and system diagramsStrong communication and collaboration skills within multi-disciplinary teamsEligibility to work fully on-site for the duration of the contractBenefits:12-month contract with potential for extension (Inside IR35)Competitive, negotiable rateWork on complex, safety-critical control systemsExposure to full lifecycle: design, integration, validation, and commissioningOpportunity to collaborate within a structured, multi-disciplinary engineering environment