Industrial Automation Engineer: PLC & SCADA (Remote/Hybrid)

Gleneagles Project Services Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working across UK

Company pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Health and wellbeing support

EV/Hybrid car lease scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

GPS Links, a specialist automation integration company, is seeking a Software Engineer for Industrial Automation to deliver PLC and SCADA solutions across UK projects. You’ll design, test, and commission control software, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on water, utilities, and energy projects.

You’ll work in a hybrid setup with UK travel for commissioning, supported by a team that values practical engineering, reliability, and measurable project delivery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC/SCADA design, development and commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of control systems for water, utilities, or energy sectors preferred.
• Willingness to travel within the UK for site-based commissioning.
• Strong documentation and testing discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC software from FDS/URS, including simulations and testing.
• Configure industrial networks and develop SCADA/HMI applications.
• Provide on-site and remote commissioning support, diagnostics and fault resolution.
• Collaborate with engineers, electricians, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and client requirements.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200/1500)

Mitsubishi GX Works2/3

Schneider EcoStruxure Control Expert

Rockwell Studio 5000

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Automation

ECS/CSCS card

Tools

WinCC

iFIX

VTScada

ClearSCADA

InTouch

Citect

Ignition

Job description

GPS Links, a specialist automation integration company, is seeking a Software Engineer for Industrial Automation to deliver PLC and SCADA solutions across UK projects. You’ll design, test, and commission control software, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on water, utilities, and energy projects.

You’ll work in a hybrid setup with UK travel for commissioning, supported by a team that values practical engineering, reliability, and measurable project delivery.