Senior Control Systems Software Engineer

Salary: £41,000 - 69,500 per year

Requirements

• Strong experience with at least one PLC platform (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider EcoStruxure)
• Proven SCADA configuration experience (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Zenon or similar)
• Solid understanding of IEC 61131 programming (Ladder, FBD, Structured Text, SFC)
• Experience delivering automation projects end-to-end in a senior or lead capacity
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Profibus)
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers while taking ownership of technical delivery

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC control systems across platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider
• Configure and deliver SCADA/DCS solutions including WinCC, FactoryTalk, Zenon or similar
• Lead on solution design, technical standards, and code quality
• Produce and review technical documentation including FDS, DDS and test specifications
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning activities
• Review and validate engineering output from other engineers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations and project delivery, acting as a senior point of contact

Technologies

• Support
• PLC
• Profibus
• Profinet

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We are a leading engineering and system integration business delivering critical projects across the energy and renewables sector. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, and we promote a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development. This position is hybrid, allowing flexibility in both in-office and remote work.

last updated 16 week of 2026