Lead Innovation. Engineer the Future.

NRL are recruiting a Database & Control Systems Engineer on a long-term contract (inside IR35) to support high-profile infrastructure and automation projects across the UK’s most regulated sectors. This is your opportunity to bring your technical expertise into a mission-critical environment—where your work will directly shape the performance, security, and reliability of industrial control systems.

This is your chance to:

Engineer integrated solutions – designing and implementing robust SQL-based databases within PLC/SCADA control systems. Optimise performance – through smart data modelling, indexing, and scripting in SQL and Python. Be the technical authority – producing high-quality documentation and guiding multi-disciplinary teams through complex project lifecycles. Work hybrid – with a base in Warrington or Stockton, and flexibility to balance on-site collaboration and remote delivery

Your Role: You’ll be at the heart of our control systems capability—designing, developing, and testing database server solutions that integrate seamlessly with automation platforms. From requirements capture to system testing, you’ll ensure every solution is secure, scalable, and built to last. You’ll collaborate with engineers across disciplines, supp...