OT Communications Engineer — Hybrid 6-Month Contract

Specialist Computer Centres PLC; Lymm; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Computer Centres PLC seeks an experienced OT Communications Engineer for a 6-month Warrington contract. Hybrid work, £400/day via Umbrella. Responsibilities include designing secure comms for legacy replacements, evaluating fibre/4G/5G/radio/satellite solutions, and ensuring OT cyber security compliance.

Applicants should have OT/telemetry experience, PLC/SCADA familiarity, and travel ability with a UK driving licence. Professional references required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven OT, telemetry, or network project delivery experience.
• Knowledge of fibre, 4G/5G, radio, and IP communications.
• Familiar with PLC, SCADA, RTU, telemetry LAN/WAN.
• Understanding of OT cyber security and NIS compliance.
• Travel willingness; full UK driving license.
• Water industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and assess existing communications infrastructure.
• Analyse faults and ensure project requirements are correctly specified to support the effective operation of control and automation equipment.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, and communication solution designs.
• Evaluate and implement fibre, cellular (4G/5G), radio, and satellite communication technologies.
• Ensure compliance with NIS regulations, OT cyber security standards, and organisational requirements.
• Provide technical assurance of contractor and supplier deliverables.
• Support the migration of legacy communication systems to secure solutions.
• Manage technical risks and elevate issues appropriately.
• Support delivery against safety, time, cost, quality, and performance objectives.
• Produce and review technical documentation, reports, and asset records.
• Collaborate with OT, ICA, Cyber Security, Operations, and delivery partners.
• Act as the communications SME during technical reviews and stakeholder discussions.
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with Health & Safety, CDM, and standards.
• Act as PCW within the Work Authorisation Procedure.
• Work collaboratively across business functions to achieve successful project outcomes.

Skills

OT communications

Telemetry

IP networks

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Fibre technologies

4G/5G cellular

PLC/SCADA

Satellite communications

Job description

Specialist Computer Centres PLC seeks an experienced OT Communications Engineer for a 6-month Warrington contract. Hybrid work, £400/day via Umbrella. Responsibilities include designing secure comms for legacy replacements, evaluating fibre/4G/5G/radio/satellite solutions, and ensuring OT cyber security compliance.

Applicants should have OT/telemetry experience, PLC/SCADA familiarity, and travel ability with a UK driving licence. Professional references required.