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DCS Engineer (Programming / Configuration)

Ernest Gordon RecruitmentWoolston, Warrington🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You can advance your career as a senior DCS Engineer in a hybrid role with a global leader, managing complex projects from concept to completion and developing expertise in Safety Instrumented Systems. This position offers significant growth potential, excellent compensation including overtime, and a strong work-life balance with every other Friday off, making it ideal for ambitious engineers seeking a rewarding and autonomous opportunity. Seize this chance to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation and apply today!

Quick Overview

Salary
£58k - £61k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Woolston, Warrington, United Kingdom
Posted
9 hours ago

Job Description

DCS Engineer (Programming / Configuration)
£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 DCS Engineer or similar with knowledge of Programming or Configuring distributed control systems looking to join a global OEM that can offer a senior, autonomous, position working on projects from concept to completion?

Do you want to further your technical development in a role that will further push you to learn Safety Instrumented Systems and gain Functional Safety qualifications?

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 DCS Engineer or similar 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.
The Role:

  • Managing projects for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
  • Configuring, Programming and Commissioning DCS & SIS
  • Being the main point of contact for clients
  • Hybrid working from a Warrington based office (2-3 days per week)
  • 9 day working fortnight - every other Friday off
  • Visiting client sites in the UK and off-shore

The Person:

  • DCS Engineer or similar
  • Experience working on projects from concept to completion
  • Full UK Drivers Licence

Job Reference: BBBH 27540a
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
If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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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