Lead SCADA Engineer – Contract, UK Wide

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Gayton; Remote; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd invites an experienced Lead SCADA Engineer for a contract role to support the design, integration, testing and commissioning of SCADA and control systems across UK-wide projects. The role requires hands-on PLC/RTU programming, SCADA architecture expertise and strong leadership to coordinate with project stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have experience with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3 and Modbus, plus OT cybersecurity awareness and proven FAT/SAT delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• SCADA system design and architecture experience.
• Hands-on PLC/RTU programming and integration.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3 and Modbus.
• HMI configuration, telemetry and industrial networks.
• Experience leading FAT, SAT, testing and commissioning.
• Understanding OT cybersecurity and network security.
• Ability to lead technical teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Experience on complex electrical infrastructure, automation or control system projects.

Skills

SCADA system design

PLC/RTU programming

HMI configuration

Telemetry

Industrial networks

FAT/SAT/testing

OT cybersecurity

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Electrical infrastructure experience

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd invites an experienced Lead SCADA Engineer for a contract role to support the design, integration, testing and commissioning of SCADA and control systems across UK-wide projects. The role requires hands-on PLC/RTU programming, SCADA architecture expertise and strong leadership to coordinate with project stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have experience with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3 and Modbus, plus OT cybersecurity awareness and proven FAT/SAT delivery capabilities.