Actemium Automation Teesside - Controls Systems Engineer

Actemium Automation Teesside, a VINCI Energies business, is a trusted provider of advanced automation and control engineering solutions for process, manufacturing, and industrial clients. With a strong focus on technical excellence, SHEQ culture, and innovation, we deliver sustainable automation projects across a diverse range of industries.

Package
-Competitive salary, contributory pension, Health Shield (cashback plan), Share Scheme (Salary Sacrifice), EV Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) and company-provided workwear and PPE. Join Our Expert Team – Control Systems Engineer Opportunity

We are recruiting a proactive and experienced Control Systems Engineer with expertise in DCS and PCS 7/Plant

PAx to join Actemium Automation Teesside. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to contribute to project delivery, technical solutions, and client success in the automation and process control sector.

Main Responsibilities – DCS Engineering, Automation Projects

• Design, configure, and implement Distributed Control Systems (DCS), with a focus on Siemens PCS 7 or Plant
  
  PAx, for process automation projects across multiple industrial sectors.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, I/O lists, control philosophies, and functional design documentation in close collaboration with clients and project teams.
• Configure and program PCS 7/Plant
  
  PAxand related automation platforms, ensuring high-quality code, system robustness, and compliance with project and industry standards.
• Commission, test, and validate DCS/PCS 7/Plant
  
  PAx systems onsite and remotely, ensuring smooth integration with existing plant operations and other control/SCADA systems.
• Engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle, offering technical support, advice, and training to ensure customer satisfaction and project excellence.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, SHEQ, and project management teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.
• Support technical troubleshooting, system upgrades, obsolescence management, and future proofing for existing DCS assets.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, technical standards, and digital automation solutions within Actemium.

Candidate Profile – Skills, DCS Knowledge, and Experience

• Strong hands-on knowledge & experience with at least one major DCS platform, such as Siemens PCS 7 or Rockwell Plant
  
  PAx,
  is essential.
• Professional experience in control systems engineering, process automation, or systems integration within industrial, utilities, or manufacturing environments.
• Approx. 3+ years in control systems design, configuration and commissioning within process industries (chemicals, energy, pharma, food, etc.).
• Ability to design, programme, and commission DCS solutions, with a track record of successful project delivery and client interaction.
• Good understanding of process instrumentation, SCADA/HMI interfaces, industrial communications, and safety systems.
• Solid understanding of EC&I design deliverables and lifecycle (URS/FDS/SDS, drawings, schedules, testing).
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills, working collaboratively with engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) in electrical, control, automation, or related fields.
• Commitment to safe working practices and adherence to SHEQ standards in all aspects of engineering.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to customer sites and Actemium/VINCI Energies’ locations as required.

Desirables

• Experience working across multiple vendor platforms, with strong awareness of networking and cybersecurity principles in OT environments.
• Proven ability to oversee panel design and specification, with familiarity in tools such as AutoCAD.
• Exposure to functional safety lifecycle activities, including SIL determination and verification.
• Understanding of quality management systems, such as GAMP 5, particularly within regulated industries.

Working Environment – Automation Engineering, Project Delivery, and Collaboration

This role will be based at the Actemium Automation Teesside office, with regular travel to client sites…