Software Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

🚀 Calling All Control Systems Engineers!
Ready to work on cutting‑edge automation projects that actually make a difference?

✅ Real technical ownership
✅ Projects in energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure

📍Location: Hampshire | 💼 Type: Full‑time (37.5 hours/week) | 💰 Package: Competitive Salary + Share Scheme + EV Car Scheme + Health Shield + Pension + Bonus + Benefits | ⌚Flexible Working Options

Join Actemium Automation Hampshire – part of VINCI Energies – and be at the forefront of technological advancement in the UK’s essential process sector. We are seeking a passionate and innovative Software Controls Engineer eager to drive automation excellence in regulated sectors, including water, energy, and process industries. If you thrive on problem‑solving, enjoy varied technical challenges in automation and controls, and want to play a key part in sustainable solutions for UK process, we want to hear from you.

• Design, develop, test, and commission industrial automation solutions, including PLC programming, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (process, electrical, mechanical) to deliver integrated control systems aligned with client requirements.
• Produce and review technical documentation such as control philosophies, functional design specifications, user manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Manage the full lifecycle of automation projects—from concept and specification through to commissioning and client handover.
• Conduct site surveys, support FAT/SAT testing, and participate in commissioning to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable system delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in both new and legacy automation systems.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, promote best practices, and ensure satisfaction throughout project delivery.

Essential Skills & Experience for Software Controls Engineers

• Relevant engineering qualification (Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent) in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related discipline.
• Practical experience designing and implementing industrial control systems using PLC, SCADA and HMI platforms (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Schneider, Wonderware, AVEVA or similar), ideally within process industries.
• Knowledge of software engineering for automation, including coding, troubleshooting, simulation and validation.
• Clear communicator—able to engage confidently with clients, stakeholders and colleagues across all disciplines.
• Proactive problem‑solver, analytical thinker, and comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Full UK driving licence to travel to client/project sites across Hampshire and the South as required.

• Knowledge of regulated sectors including water, energy, process industries, and digitalisation initiatives.
• Experience integrating automation controls with industrial networks.
• Continuous improvement mindset, keen to support innovation in automation projects.

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, generous pension contributions, and Health Shield healthcare plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), EV car scheme, company share scheme (qualifying periods apply), and death in service insurance.
• Flexible working options to help you achieve the best work‑life balance.
• Structured support for your professional development—training, mentoring, and clear progression pathways within VINCI Energies.
• Inclusive, supportive and forward‑thinking team culture—where your expertise is valued and your ideas can make an impact.

Actemion Automation Hampshire is a leading provider of industrial automation, control systems and digital transformation solutions for regulated sectors including water, energy, and process industries. As part of VINCI Energies, we drive innovation, deliver high profile and sustainable projects, and support professional growth for all our team members.

Ready to build a future‑proof career in automation engineering? Apply now to join our talented team.