Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer | Siemens TIA Portal | 9-Month Contract | £60 p/h | Outside IR35 | UK-Wide Travel | Expenses Paid | 5 days on site

We're recruiting for an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to support the delivery of automation projects across the UK water and wastewater sector. This is an initial 9-month contract operating Outside IR35, with all travel, accommodation, and business expenses fully covered.

Working on-site at customer locations throughout the UK, you'll be responsible for developing, commissioning, and supporting Siemens-based control systems on a range of major infrastructure projects. You'll collaborate with project teams from design through to final handover, ensuring automation solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and modify PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), system commissioning and fault diagnosis.
• Support the integration of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems while optimising existing control solutions.
• Work closely with engineers, site teams and end clients throughout project delivery.
• Produce and review technical documentation, ensuring compliance with project and industry standards.

Required Experience

• Strong experience programming Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 PLCs using TIA Portal.
• Proven background delivering automation or controls projects within the water or wastewater industry.
• Hands-on commissioning experience on live process plants.
• Knowledge of HMI and SCADA integration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs and control system documentation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites nationwide.

What's on Offer

• 9-month initial contract
• Outside IR35
• All travel, accommodation and expenses covered
• Opportunity to work on high-profile UK water infrastructure projects

If you're an experienced Controls Engineer with Siemens expertise and a background in the water industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV to discuss the opportunity further.