Schneider Controls Engineer

Actemium; Portsmouth, Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Pension scheme

EV car scheme

Private Healthcare

Health Shield healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Share scheme (qualifying period)

Death in service benefit

Flexible working & professional dev.

Job summary

Actemium Automation Hampshire seeks a Software Controls Engineer with Schneider Electric PLC programming experience to deliver full lifecycle automation across water, energy and process sectors in the UK. You will configure SCADA/HMI systems and collaborate with clients and internal teams, with travel around 10–15% and most sites within a 2‑hour drive from Hampshire.

Role demands automation troubleshooting expertise, a relevant degree, and a valid UK driving licence, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Software Engineering.
• Strong experience programming Schneider Electric PLCs and working with Schneider SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Solid automation engineering and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communicator and effective team collaborator.
• Full UK driving licence with travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Program Schneider Electric PLCs (Modicon, EcoStruxure, Unity Pro).
• Configure and commission SCADA and HMI systems (AVEVA/Wonderware).
• Deliver PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions for water and process clients.
• Produce technical documentation (FDS, specifications, control philosophies).
• Support full lifecycle delivery: design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, handover.
• Conduct site surveys, upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with clients and internal engineering teams.

Skills

Schneider Electric PLCs programming

SCADA/HMI platforms (Schneider)

Automation engineering & Troubleshoot

Clear communicator & team player

Full UK driving licence

Education

Electrical/Controls/Automation or Software Engineering degree

Tools

AVEVA Wonderware

EcoStruxure/Unity Pro

Job description

Software Controls Engineer – Schneider Electric Specialist

Actemium Automation Hampshire | Full‑Time | Industrial Automation

Actemium Automation Hampshire, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking a Software Controls Engineer with experience programming Schneider Electric PLCs and working with Schneider SCADA and HMI systems. You’ll deliver automation and digital transformation projects across the water, energy and process sectors, contributing to essential UK infrastructure.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for programming Schneider Electric PLCs, configuring SCADA/HMI systems, and delivering full‑lifecycle automation solutions.

Travel: Around 10–15%, with most client sites within a 2‑hour drive of the Hampshire office.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Schneider Electric PLCs (Modicon, EcoStruxure, Unity Pro).

• Configure and commission SCADA and HMI systems (AVEVA/Wonderware).

• Deliver PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions for water and process industry clients.

• Produce technical documentation (FDS, specifications, control philosophies).

• Support full lifecycle delivery: design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, handover.

• Conduct site surveys, upgrades and troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with clients and internal engineering teams.

Essential Skills

• Ideally degree/HNC/HND in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Software Engineering.

• Strong experience programming Schneider Electric PLCs and working with Schneider SCADA/HMI platforms.

• Solid automation engineering and troubleshooting skills.

• Clear communicator and effective team collaborator.

• Full UK driving licence, with flexibility for occasional travel.

Desirable

• Knowledge of industrial networking or cyber security.

Why Actemium?

• Work on impactful automation projects that support vital UK infrastructure.

• Excellent development opportunities: training, mentoring and career progression.

• Supportive engineering culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

About VINCI Energies

Actemium is part of VINCI Energies, a global engineering group operating in 50+ countries and specialising in automation, energy and digital transformation.

Joining VINCI Energies provides:

• Long‑term career stability

• Access to global expertise and innovative technologies

• Opportunities for internal mobility across the worldwide network

• A strong people‑focused culture with continuous investment in development

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + annual bonus

• Pension scheme

• EV car scheme

• Private Healthcare

• Health Shield healthcare

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Share scheme (qualifying period)

• Death in service benefit

• Flexible working & professional development

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates; however please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.