Senior Automation Engineer

Frankland Automation, incorporated; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankland Automation is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join an established international automation business based in South Wales (Newport/Cardiff). You will lead projects from design through commissioning, working with PLC, DCS, BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems.

The role offers variety across clients and sectors, with UK travel and a focus on delivering robust, on-site solutions while developing leadership and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation.
• Hands-on PLC/DCS programming and SCADA experience.
• Willingness to travel and deliver projects across the EU.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects through design, software development, testing and commissioning.
• Work with PLC, DCS, BMS, EPMS and SCADA systems, and MES/history platforms.

Skills

3+ years automation

PLC/DCS programming

SCADA experience

Travel to EU

Customer communication

Job description

I am hiring for a Senior Automation Engineer to join an established international automation business. This role is based in South Wales (Newport/Cardiff).

If you enjoy taking projects from initial design through to commissioning—and want to broaden your experience across technologies and industries in a leadership role—this is well worth discussing.

4-5 days per week on customer sites in the Newport/South Wales area.

Why consider this opportunity?

You’ll join a growing UK&I team backed by an experienced global engineering business, delivering projects across sectors including life sciences, data centres and advanced manufacturing.

There’s real variety here: different clients, different technical challenges and the freedom to work with technologies that suit each project. It’s an opportunity to build your expertise, take ownership of delivery and see your work come to life on site.

The business places a strong emphasis on collaboration, continued learning and long‑term client relationships.

The role

You’ll help lead automation projects through design, software development, testing and commissioning, working closely with customers and fellow engineers.

Your work will span PLC, DCS, BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems, with opportunities to get involved in MES and historian platforms.

I’d like to speak with engineers who bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in industrial automation
• Hands‑on PLC/DCS programming and SCADA experience
• Strong problem‑solving and customer communication skills
• A willingness to travel and deliver projects across the EU

You’ll need a full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.