OT SCADA Engineer
We are seeking an experienced OT SCADA Engineer to support the safe, secure and efficient operation of critical operational assets. This highly technical, hands‑on role focuses on design, configuration, delivery and ongoing support of SCADA, PLC, telemetry and wider OT systems that underpin essential operational services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, commission and support SCADA systems, including alarms, data handling, trending, archiving and visualisation across new and legacy platforms.
- Integrate PLCs, RTUs and field instrumentation with SCADA systems using standard industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP).
- Configure, commission and support telemetry and point‑to‑point communications, including radio, cellular and satellite solutions for remote and unmanned sites.
- Deliver high‑quality HMI configuration and commissioning, ensuring consistency with standards and effective operator interaction.
- Design, configure and support OT network infrastructure (Ethernet, serial, fieldbus), undertaking fault diagnostics using industry‑recognised tools.
- Support SCADA platform and server infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments, including system build, configuration, hardening and lifecycle support.
- Deliver OT projects in line with scope, timescales, budgets and change governance.
- Provide reactive operational support, including fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, follow‑up actions, and participate in a 24/7/365 standby rota (role‑dependent).
- Apply OT technical standards, cyber‑security controls and health & safety requirements consistently, contributing to continuous improvement and best practice.
- Design, develop and commission PLC software for new assets, and provide expert fault‑finding support to frontline operational teams (role‑dependent).
Essential Experience
- Experience working in operational or industrial technology environments within a medium to large organisation.
- Demonstrable experience across multiple OT disciplines, including:
- SCADA system configuration and support
- PLC diagnostics and code modification
- Telemetry and RTU configuration
- Industrial communications and OT networking
- Experience providing reactive support in live operational environments, including participation in standby or on‑call arrangements.
- Experience contributing to OT project delivery, including documentation, testing, commissioning and handover.
- Experience applying technical standards, change governance and cyber‑security principles in regulated or critical operational environments.
- Practical understanding of clean water and wastewater treatment processes sufficient to support monitoring, control and fault resolution.
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and a Science subject.
- Relevant industrial control, automation or engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent).
- Relevant SCADA, PLC or industrial automation training.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to successfully obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC).
Desirable Qualifications
- Industrial control or automation apprenticeship, or equivalent industry experience.
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2).
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Vendor‑specific or specialist training in SCADA, PLCs, telemetry, networking or cyber security.
Benefits
- Competitive salary – based on experience and skills.
- Annual bonus scheme – recognising company performance.
- Pension scheme – helping you plan for your future.
- Flexible working options – we value work‑life balance and offer flexible hours and hybrid working where possible.
- Healthcare benefits – access to employee assistance programmes.
- Employee discounts – on various products and services.
- Annual leave – take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement.
Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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