We’re recruiting for a Software Engineer to join a leading engineering business delivering innovative automation and process control systems focused on decarbonisation, renewable energy, and complex engineering projects.
This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role ideal for a software engineer who enjoys working across diverse and technically challenging systems in the energy, gas, and utilities sectors. You’ll be joining a close-knit, growing team passionate about technology, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.
You’ll be responsible for developing automation software for complex control systems, supporting commissioning teams, attending client meetings, and mentoring junior engineers. The role is predominantly office-based at the company’s head office, with up to two days per week working from home and occasional site visits for commissioning and client support.
Essential Skills & Experience:
5+ years’ experience in automation software engineering or controls design
Strong PLC/HMI programming skills across major platforms
Excellent documentation and revision control skills
Experience working on complex multi-vendor control systemsBenefits:
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 DOE
Hybrid working: up to 2 days WFH once established in the role
40-hour work week with flexible start/finish times (core hours 10:00am–4:00pm)
Annual leave + 8 public holidays + your birthday off
Option to purchase up to 3 additional holidays annually via salary sacrifice
Company pension
Death in Service insurance
Health cash plan covering optical, dental, physio, and moreIf you’re an experienced Software or Controls Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and wants to be part of a forward-thinking company tackling decarbonisation and energy transition, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV or contact Harry Ogilvie at Chroma Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
Chroma Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this position