Principal Control Systems Engineer

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom • Posted May 26, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Posted: May 26, 2026
Category: architecture-and-engineering
Application Deadline: July 05, 2026

Role Description

Control Systems Engineer - Energy Sector

Location: Remote with occasional travel to either Manchester, London, Newcastle & Glasgow (depending on your location)
Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Rate: Up to £65ph Umbrella
IR35: Inside IR35

ARM is recruiting for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to support major projects across the power generation, utilities, oil & gas, and process industries sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Control Narratives, Control Philosophy, and Functional Logic Specifications
Support DCS configuration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and system optimisation
Design industrial control system architectures and communication networks
Work with OEMs, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Support control system upgrades, migrations, and cybersecurity compliance activities

Required Experience

Strong C&I/control systems background within energy or process industries
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