Lead PCS7 Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong basic salary

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

6.5% pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private healthcare

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Lead PCS7 Engineer in Glasgow. You will lead software design, development and implementation for DCS and PLC/SCADA systems while guiding a team through full project lifecycles in the energy, renewables, and industrial sectors.

The role requires Siemens PCS7/Neo expertise, exposure to other PLC platforms, and strong documentation skills. Hybrid working with two days from home and travel as needed, plus ongoing training and a supportive engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Siemens PCS7/Neo.
• Experience with at least one other PLC platform (Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider).
• SCADA experience (e.g. WinCC, Zenon, FactoryTalk or similar).
• Experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Ability to produce technical specifications and test documentation.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Knowledge of IEC61131 programming (ladder, FBD, SFC, structured text).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Leading software design, development and implementation for DCS and PLC/SCADA systems.
• Managing and supporting a team through the full project lifecycle.
• Producing design and test documentation.
• Carrying out FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing).
• Reviewing and checking technical work from other engineers.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Siemens PCS7/Neo

Other PLC platforms

SCADA systems

Project lifecycle

Technical documentation

Mentoring engineers

IEC61131 programming

Driving licence & travel

Job description

Lead PCS7 Engineer

Location - Glasgow

Are you an experienced control systems engineer ready to lead projects end-to-end?
Do you enjoy working with Siemens PCS7 and broader PLC/SCADA systems?
Looking for a role where you can guide a team and shape delivery in the energy sector?

What's in it for you:

• Strong basic salary


• 28 days holiday + bank holidays


• Hybrid working (2 days from home) with flexible hours


• Ongoing training and development


• 6.5% pension


• Life assurance (4x salary)


• Private healthcare

What will you be doing?

• Leading software design, development and implementation for DCS and PLC/SCADA systems


• Managing and supporting a team through the full project lifecycle


• Producing design and test documentation


• Carrying out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)


• Reviewing and checking technical work from other engineers


• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers

Where you'll be doing it: You'll join a well-established engineering business working on complex projects across energy, renewables and industrial environments. The team delivers high-integrity control systems in regulated sectors, with a strong focus on innovation and long-term development.

What you'll need:

• Strong experience with Siemens PCS7/Neo


• Experience with at least one other PLC platform (Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider)


• SCADA experience (e.g. WinCC, Zenon, FactoryTalk or similar)


• Experience across the full project lifecycle


• Ability to produce technical specifications and test documentation


• Experience leading or mentoring engineers


• Knowledge of IEC61131 programming (ladder, FBD, SFC, structured text)


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

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