Lead PCS7 Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong basic salary

Hybrid working

Ongoing training and development

Pension 6.5%

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private healthcare

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Lead PCS7 Engineer to drive software design and delivery for DCS and PLC/SCADA projects in the energy sector. The role involves leading a team through the full project lifecycle, producing design and test documentation, and performing FAT tests.

You will work in a well-established engineering business with a focus on innovation, supporting and mentoring junior engineers, and travelling as required. Hybrid working is offered with 2 days from home.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software design and delivery for DCS and PLC/SCADA projects.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle and FAT testing.
• Ability to produce design and test documentation and mentor engineers.
• 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 Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Reviewing and checking technical work from other engineers.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Siemens PCS7

PCS7/Neo

PLC/SCADA experience

SCADA systems

IEC61131 programming

Team leadership

Driving licence

Tools

WinCC

Zenon

FactoryTalk

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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