Senior Software Controls Engineer (PLC/SCADA/HMI)

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire, United Kingdom; hybrid working available after probation

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Company

Actemium Automation Hampshire delivers industrial automation and digital transformation solutions across the UK's essential infrastructure sectors as part of VINCI Energies.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and commissioning of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Produce functional design specifications, technical documentation, and control philosophies.
• Support FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot and optimise automation systems.
• Work with clients and internal engineering teams to deliver robust and compliant solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Requirements

• Strong experience with PLC and SCADA platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, or similar.
• Good understanding of instrumentation, control philosophy, and systems integration.
• Confident communication skills with leadership and mentoring experience.
• HNC, HND, or degree in Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Experience in regulated water, energy, or process sectors is desirable.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive team culture with a focus on safety, sustainability, wellbeing, and career development.
• Health Shield cash plan, disability benefit scheme, and death-in-service insurance.
• Discretionary annual bonus and pension matched up to 7%.
• VINCI Energies share scheme after the qualifying period and EV car purchase scheme.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Professional training and development through VINCI Energies' global engineering network.