Lead PCS7 Engineer – Hybrid, Energy & SCADA

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

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.