Systems Integration Lead for Water Infrastructure (SCADA)

Astute People; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People are recruiting a Systems Integration Lead to support major water infrastructure projects around Peterborough. The role leads ICA and systems integration strategy, governance and delivery, overseeing procurement, commissioning and testing across the project framework.

The position offers a salary up to £80,000, with benefits, and requires extensive experience in systems integration, commissioning and cybersecurity within engineering environments.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification, such as a BEng, HNC or HND.
• At least five years' experience in Systems Integration, Commissioning or a related engineering management role.
• Experience with Profibus, Fieldbus and fibre-optic system design.
• An understanding of cybersecurity protocols and control system architecture.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, managing subcontractors and supporting commissioning activities.
• A CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery strategy and technical governance for ICA and Systems Integration across the framework.
• Manage Systems Integrator procurement, performance, quality and resource planning.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, including control system architecture, SCADA, telemetry schedules, P&IDs and functional design specifications.
• Oversee systems integration surveying, commissioning, testing and migration planning.
• Ensure project programmes include all necessary ICA activities, resources and commissioning requirements.
• Manage client expectations around telemetry, technical standards, specification changes and programme requirements.
• Support project teams with change management, risk and opportunity identification, and commercial impact assessments.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, technical standards and project procedures.
• Coordinate factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning plans and inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance, training and development to the Systems Integration team.

Skills

Systems Integration

Commissioning

Project management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

BEng/HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

Profibus

Fieldbus

Fibre optic design

Job description

Astute People are recruiting a Systems Integration Lead to support major water infrastructure projects around Peterborough. The role leads ICA and systems integration strategy, governance and delivery, overseeing procurement, commissioning and testing across the project framework.

The position offers a salary up to £80,000, with benefits, and requires extensive experience in systems integration, commissioning and cybersecurity within engineering environments.