Senior SCADA Engineer 1

ameygroupi; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their Analytics & Advisory team in Birmingham. This pivotal role will involve leading innovative solutions for high-profile clients in the Operational Technology market. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly within the transport infrastructure sector, ensuring client needs are met while driving projects forward with unique solutions. A supportive environment that values flexibility, career development, and individual contributions awaits.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Health cash plan

Employee recognition bonus

Community involvement days

Generous pension scheme

Discounts from leading retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in the rail, highways, or utilities industry.
• Extensive post qualification experience in SCADA, networking technologies, and Cyber Security.
• Experience in designing and implementing server and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver solutions using leading-edge technology.
• Establish requirements with clients and evaluate appropriate technologies.
• Lead a team of systems engineers to meet delivery expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

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Location: Manchester, GB, M1 4BT London, GB, EC4A 1AB Birmingham, GB, B4 6AT

Company: ameygroupi

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

The Analytics & Advisory (A&A) part of the Consulting businessis leading innovation through data and technology, enhancing our clients' business operations and processes. We provide solutions that derive insights, improve decision-making, and define a digital strategy that supports their vision, transforming and enabling them to become leaders in a rapidly changing technology and data landscape.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to support the growth and development of new workstreams in the Operational Technology market. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will work with a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, high-profile clients, and external contractors therefore good communication and people skills are essential. You will be reporting to the Operational Technology Practice Lead.

The role:

A&A uses a flexible and agile approach to systems engineering and are enthusiastic about the use of new technologies. As a Principal Systems Engineer with us, you will develop and deliver solutions to meet and exceed client’s expectations using leading edge technology and innovation. Key responsibilities include:

• Working with high-profile clients to establish their requirements and aspirations
• Evaluating appropriate technologies and produce option reports with recommendations
• Driving projects forward by developing unique solutions to unchallenged problems in infrastructure
• Developing designs in accordance with client’s requirements and relevant design standards to achieve cost effective solutions
• Leading a team of systems, SCADA and test engineers to ensure client delivery expectations are met
• Working with the OpTech Practice Lead and Delivery Directors to develop proposals for future clients in the Operational Technology market space
• Creating and develop relationships with high-profile clients up to director level to gain new work and expand commissions.

What you will bring to us:

• Current/previous knowledge of UK Network Rail GRIP design and construction industry RIBA methodologies
• Experience in the co-ordination of the design process and management of design resource
• Extensive post qualification experience in any of the following fields, SCADA, Customer Information Systems, CCTV Systems, networking technologies, Cyber Security
• Experience in or an appreciation for the full system integration project lifecycle (specification, design, develop, test, installation and commissioning)
• Experience in designing and implementing server and network infrastructure
• (including virtual environments, Modbus protocol, SQL server)
• Ability to represent A&A in multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience in the rail, highways or utilities industry
• Experience of bid process and tender response process
• Experience participating in design reviews and acting as design authority

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus, a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Bonus – up to 10% of base salary
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.