Senior PLC/HMI/SCADA Controls Engineer — Lead & Mentoring

VINCI; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Share Scheme

Healthcare

Pension

EV Car Scheme

Bonus

Job summary

Actemium Automation Warrington, part of Vinci Energies, is seeking a Senior Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions across regulated industries. The role offers technical ownership, varied project work and strong support for wellbeing and career development.

You will lead software design, develop modular code, and provide mentoring while collaborating on FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• Lead software design, development and commissioning of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Produce technical docs: architectures, functional specifications, I/O lists and test procedures.
• Develop structured, modular, well-commented code following standards.
• Support FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning with diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Integrate PLC/SCADA with field devices, industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus) and higher-level systems (MES, ERP).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

PLC/HMI/SCADA experience

Siemens platforms

OT cybersecurity IEC 62443

Instrumentation & process engineering

Leadership/mentoring

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering, Automation or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Actemium Automation Warrington, part of Vinci Energies, is seeking a Senior Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions across regulated industries. The role offers technical ownership, varied project work and strong support for wellbeing and career development.

You will lead software design, develop modular code, and provide mentoring while collaborating on FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning.