Actemium Automation Hampshire - Senior Software Controls Engineer (Water Sector)

Actemium UK; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Software Controls Engineer in the Water Sector. This role involves developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for automation projects, with significant customer interaction and site work. Join a forward-thinking engineering firm known for delivering multi-discipline solutions across various sectors. You'll leverage your expertise in programming and troubleshooting while managing projects from inception to completion. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a discretionary bonus and company pension scheme. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Health Shield – Employee Assistance Scheme

Vinci Share Scheme

EV Car Purchase Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Disability Benefit Scheme

Death in Service Insurance

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Experience in fault-finding and commissioning industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA software according to customer standards.
• Manage the entire project lifecycle from start to finish.

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA Systems

HMI Development

Electrical Schematic Interpretation

Industrial Networking

Tools

Rockwell

Schneider

Mitsubishi

Aveva Wonderware

Beijer

Job description

Role: Senior Software Controls Engineer - Water Sector

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week, flexible hours

Salary range: £55,000 - £65,000 (experience dependent)

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Software Controls Engineer to work in our Water Sector.

Reporting to the Sector Project Manager, the role involves supporting and delivering automation projects for the company’s key accounts. Responsibilities include developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA software in a fast-paced and evolving industry sector, with significant customer-facing duties and site work.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Produce and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA software according to customer standards.
2. Advise customers on automation solutions and control system architectures following best practices.
3. Carry out site surveys and assist with project quotations (engineering time and materials).
4. Produce documentation for site access (RAMS and customer-specific forms).
5. Manage the entire project lifecycle from start to finish.

The Person:

• Good working knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems from OEMs such as Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Aveva Wonderware, and Beijer.
• Experience in setting up, commissioning, and fault-finding industrial networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic diagrams from industrial environments.
• Awareness of standards relevant to the water sector.
• Experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC & SCADA applications.

Benefits Package:

What we offer:

• Salary range of £55,000 - £65,000 (experience dependent)
• Discretionary Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health Shield – Employee Assistance Scheme
• Vinci Share Scheme (after 6 months)
• EV Car Purchase Scheme (after 1 year)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working options post-probation
• Disability Benefit Scheme and Death in Service Insurance

Who Are Actemium Automation Hampshire?

We are an engineering projects business unit delivering multi-discipline solutions in Manufacturing, Water, Fuel Storage, and Distribution sectors in Southern England.

Our engineering areas include:

• Process Control
• Software Design & Development
• Onsite Commissioning

We support key customers in manufacturing pharmaceuticals, consumer products, water supply, sewage processing, tank storage, and oil & gas distribution.

The Wider Vinci Group

Actemium Automation Hampshire is part of VINCI Energies UK and ROI, within Actemium Automation. VINCI has been providing engineering solutions in the UK since 1907, employing over 250 people across 14 locations. VINCI is a global leader in engineering and construction with 220,000 employees worldwide.