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RTU Development Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited

Hampton
Hybrid
GBP 60,000
14 days ago
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Utilities Engineer

Refresco UK

Bridgwater
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 45,000
14 days ago

Utilities Section Engineer

Maxim Recruitment

City Of London
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
15 days ago

Transformative Programme Lead

Thames Water Utilities Limited

Reading
Hybrid
GBP 80,000 - 120,000
15 days ago

Utilities Project Assistant

Maxim Recruitment

City Of London
On-site
GBP 50,000 - 55,000
15 days ago
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Production Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited

Shalford
On-site
GBP 60,000
15 days ago

Utilities Projects Coordinator

Construction Site Recruitment

United Kingdom
Remote
GBP 35,000 - 45,000
15 days ago

Head of Operational Delivery

IES Utilities Group LTD

Manchester
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
15 days ago
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Michael Page (UK)

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Hybrid
GBP 100,000 - 125,000
15 days ago

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MWH Treatment Limited

Hattersley
On-site
GBP 25,000 - 30,000
15 days ago

Treasury Dealer

United Utilities

England
Hybrid
GBP 80,000 - 100,000
15 days ago

Utilities Supervisor

Maxim Recruitment

England
Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 55,000
30+ days ago

Renewable Energy – Director, Purchasing / Procurement

Stonewood Group Inc.

North America
Hybrid
USD 120,000 - 150,000
30+ days ago

Senior Associate / Legal Director

Birketts

Ipswich
Hybrid
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

Finance & Rates Analyst

Aqua, Inc.

Brynmawr
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 45,000
30+ days ago

Payroll Tax Accountant

Aqua, Inc.

Brynmawr
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

Principal Ecologist

Dalcour Maclaren

Tewkesbury
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
30+ days ago

Business Analyst IV

Aqua, Inc.

Brynmawr
On-site
USD 50,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

Project Engineer II - SCADA Program Coordinator

Aqua, Inc.

Brynmawr
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 80,000
30+ days ago

Administrative Assistant

Aqua, Inc.

Brynmawr
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 50,000
30+ days ago

Invoice Process Analyst III

Aqua, Inc.

Brynmawr
On-site
GBP 30,000 - 50,000
30+ days ago

Energy & Water Program Lead

Refresco

Derby
Hybrid
GBP 45,000 - 65,000
30+ days ago

Asset Management Associate Director

KPMG United Kingdom

Birmingham
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 90,000
30+ days ago

Trade Effluent Investigation Technologist

Thames Water Utilities Limited

Reading
Hybrid
GBP 32,000 - 44,000
16 days ago

FP&A Senior Analyst

Thames Water Utilities Limited

Reading
Hybrid
GBP 65,000 - 75,000
16 days ago

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RTU Development Engineer
Thames Water Utilities Limited
Hampton
Hybrid
GBP 60,000
Full time
14 days ago

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an RTU Development Engineer to manage the lifecycle of RTU application solutions. You will work on designing and configuring RTU systems while supporting operational teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in RTU programming and SCADA systems, with a compensation package up to £60,000 per annum. This role offers a hybrid working model allowing for flexibility.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 26 days
Performance-related pay plan
Generous Pension Scheme
Health and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

  • Experience in RTU programming, configuration, and lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrable experience in RTU system deployment and maintenance.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and configuration of standardised RTU application solutions.
  • Execute the full software development lifecycle for RTU applications.
  • Support the operation teams with RTU technical input.

Skills

RTU programming
Technical troubleshooting
SCADA systems knowledge
Fault resolution

Education

HND or equivalent in a technical discipline

Tools

Serck
Schneider
Brodersen
Rockwell
Xylem
ClearSCADA
Wonderware
FT View
Job description

Job title RTU Development Engineer Ref 41373 Division Digital Location Hybrid - Hampton Coal Wharf - TW12 2ES Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Job grade B Closing date 15/10/2025

We are looking for a technically driven, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will work alongside engineering teams, operational stakeholders, system integrators, and suppliers to lead the successful development, deployment, and lifecycle management of Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) applications critical to Thames Water’s Operational Technology (OT) landscape.

We are seeking an OT RTU Development Engineer to manage the full lifecycle of RTU application solutions across Thames Water’s clean and wastewater networks. This includes the design, configuration, optimisation, and support of standardised RTU architectures to enable secure, resilient, and scalable telemetry and automation systems across thousands of distributed assets.

What you’ll do as an RTU Development Engineer

RTU Application Development & Lifecycle Management:

  • Lead the design, build, and configuration of standardised RTU application solutions.
  • Develop and maintain RTU firmware libraries, templates, and configurations.
  • Define and manage RTU upgrade processes to ensure maintainability and security.
  • Oversee RTU release management and conformance testing.

Technical Leadership:

  • Execute the full software development lifecycle for RTU applications.
  • Write clean, testable code using IEC 61131 languages and related platforms.
  • Validate firmware and communication protocols through rigorous testing.
  • Support the development of RTU architecture and integration frameworks.
  • Support internal capital delivery and OT project teams with RTU technical input.
  • Work with system integrators and vendors to deploy and optimise RTU solutions.
  • Provide second-tier technical support and fault diagnostics for RTU installations.
  • Translate business and operational requirements into RTU technical specifications.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to align RTU functionality with operational needs.
  • Coordinate with RTU vendors to ensure solution compatibility and future-readiness.
  • Manage RTU-specific documentation, standards, and training content.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

  • Ensure RTU systems are robust, secure, and aligned with industry and internal standards.
  • Support the definition and enforcement of RTU addressing strategies and cybersecurity measures.
  • Contribute to internal tender evaluations and the technical assessment of new RTU products.

Base location – Hybrid – Hampton Coal Wharf
Working pattern – 36 hours Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role:

  • Experience in RTU programming, configuration, and lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrable experience in RTU system deployment and maintenance in operational environments.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and fault resolution capabilities.
  • Experience in balancing competing priorities and making technical decisions in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven background working with SCADA and OT systems in utilities or similar industries.

Essential Technical Skills & Qualifications:

  • HND or equivalent in a technical discipline (Electrical, Control Systems, Automation).
  • Proficiency in RTU & SCADA platforms such as Serck, Schneider, Brodersen, Rockwell, Xylem, ClearSCADA, Wonderware, and FT View.
  • Programming knowledge of IEC 61131-3 (LD, FBD, SFC, ST, IL) and structured industrial software development.
  • Strong understanding of telemetry protocols (DNP3, WITS DNP3, Modbus, MQTT).
  • Familiarity with Windows OS, virtualisation, and cyber-secure network architectures (IP, VPN, LAN/WAN).
  • Experience with relational databases and historian platforms (e.g. Oracle, SQL, PI, Wonderware Historian).
  • Excellent documentation and technical report writing skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Experience in internal or external customer relationship management.
  • Strong understanding of OT in water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities and technical project demands.

Desirable Technical Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience in the operational water industry or OT system delivery.
  • Working knowledge of OT system methodologies, architectures, and industry standards.
  • Ability to communicate technical content in simplified, business-relevant language.
  • Awareness of cyber-physical systems and their role in critical infrastructure resilience.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
  • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets.
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here tohelp and support .

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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