Step into a high-impact contract role where your control systems expertise directly shapes complex automation projects. You’ll work with a forward-thinking engineering team, representing Orise as a trusted technical partner to clients while delivering robust PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions across multiple sectors.

About the Role:
As a Contract Controls Engineer, you will support the full lifecycle of automation projects, from design and specification through commissioning and handover. You will contribute to the development of compliant, vendor-agnostic control solutions aligned with project tender requirements and Orise delivery methodologies. Operating as a key technical interface, you will ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget and schedule while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of control system designs in line with project tender specifications and Orise project delivery methodologies.
• Represent Orise as the technical point of contact during client consultations, RFI responses, technical clarification meetings and project delivery phases.
• Lead the development, configuration and testing of PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions using vendor-agnostic automation platforms.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and on-site commissioning activities.
• Execute technical tasks related to project scope, including programming, documentation, installation support and system integration.
• Share technical knowledge with project delivery teams across regions to develop accurate, segment-specific solutions for customer requirements.
• Contribute to technical retrospectives and feedback sessions to improve the operational effectiveness of delivery teams.
• Monitor project and task budgets for design, documentation, programming, installation and commissioning to ensure delivery within agreed financial and schedule constraints.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer delivering PLC/SCADA/HMI-based solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, SCADA configuration and HMI development on multiple vendor platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and work from tender specifications, functional design specifications and control philosophies.
• Experience performing FAT, SAT and on-site commissioning of industrial control systems.
• Solid understanding of control system architectures, industrial communication protocols and field instrumentation.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to lead technical discussions, clarifications and RFI responses.
• Proven ability to manage workload against project budgets and timelines in a project-based environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary project team.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with vendor-agnostic or open-platform automation solutions.
• Exposure to multiple industry sectors (e.g. manufacturing, utilities, process, infrastructure).
• Familiarity with safety-related control systems and relevant standards.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge-sharing across regional teams.
• Previous experience in a contract or consultancy-based engineering role.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Higher National qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control/Automation Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent practical training in industrial automation or controls (preferred).
• Professional registration or membership of an engineering institution (e.g. IET, ISA) is advantageous.
• Relevant vendor or platform certifications in PLC/SCADA/HMI technologies are desirable.

If you’re a technically strong Controls Engineer who enjoys client interaction and full-lifecycle project delivery, this contract role offers an excellent opportunity to make a measurable impact—apply now to be considered.