PLC Software Engineer

Samuel Frank; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Frank is seeking an experienced PLC Software Engineer to join a South Yorkshire based systems integrator. You will design and develop PLC/SCADA software for process control projects and carry out on-site commissioning across regional sites.

The role involves drafting detailed design specifications, test documents and manuals, with a mix of office-based development and hands-on commissioning. A UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship are required.

Qualifications

• Strong PLC programming experience, ideally Siemens TIA Portal.
• Experience in systems integrator or process control projects.
• Ability to produce detailed engineering documentation and project files.
• Experience commissioning control systems on industrial sites.
• UK driving licence and right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and SCADA software from scratch for process control projects.
• Involved throughout the full project lifecycle from initial design through commissioning and handover.
• Experience producing detailed functional design specifications, test documentation and technical manuals.
• Carry out on-site commissioning work across regional customer sites.
• Projects are varied with office software development and practical commissioning activity.

Job description

PLC Software Engineer - South Yorkshire / Sheffield - PLCs / Process Control / System Integration - £50-65k

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced PLC Software Engineer to join a well-established and growing South Yorkshire based system integrator. This PLC Software Engineer role will suit somebody who enjoys developing PLC software from scratch, writing high-quality technical documentation and getting projects over the line through successful commissioning work on customer sites.

The successful PLC Software Engineer will join a highly skilled team delivering projects across process industries including utilities, manufacturing, chemicals, energy and nuclear. The company has an excellent reputation in the market and a very strong pipeline of work for 2026 and beyond.

Key aspects of the PLC Software Engineer role include:

• The PLC Software Engineer will design and develop PLC and SCADA software from scratch for a range of process control projects
• Will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle from initial design through to commissioning and handover
• Experience writing detailed functional design specifications, test documentation and technical manuals is important for this PLC Software Engineer role
• PLC Software Engineer will carry out on-site commissioning work across mainly regional customer sites
• Projects are technically interesting and varied with a good mix of office-based software development and practical commissioning activity
• The business has a collaborative engineering culture where experienced PLC Software Engineers work closely together to solve problems and support each other technically
• The company has invested heavily in its offices and infrastructure and offers clear progression
• Approximate split is 85% office based and 15% on customer sites with very limited overnight stays required

The successful PLC Software Engineer is likely to have:

• Strong PLC programming experience, ideally Siemens TIA Portal although other PLC platforms will also be considered
• Previous experience working for a systems integrator, OEM or process control related engineering business
• Confidence producing detailed engineering documentation and structured project files
• Experience commissioning control systems on industrial customer sites
• A background working on process control, manufacturing, utilities, energy or similar industrial automation projects
• A UK driving licence and full eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship

This PLC Software Engineer role is commutable from Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Worksop and surrounding areas.