Contract Automation Engineer - Water Sector (PLC/SCADA)
6-12 months | Outside IR35 | UK Projects
We're supporting a major engineering organisation delivering large‑scale automation and control upgrades across the UK water sector. Due to increased project workload, they're looking to bring in an experienced Contract Automation Engineer with strong multi‑vendor PLC/SCADA experience and full‑lifecycle project capability.
The Role
You'll be delivering controls and automation solutions across major water & wastewater treatment projects. This contract involves full lifecycle engineering-from specifications and design through to programming, FAT/SAT, site commissioning, and handover.
Technical Requirements
You must be proficient in:
1. Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation
2. Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
3. FactoryTalk View SE/ME
4. Schneider Electric
5. EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro)
6. SCADA/HMI platforms
7. Mitsubishi Software
8. GX Works / GX Developer
Experience integrating multi‑vendor solutions into existing water industry architectures is highly desirable.
Ideal Background
This will suit contractors who have previously worked with businesses known for water sector systems integration, including those delivering:
9. Water treatment control upgrades
10. Process automation systems
11. Utilities framework projects
12. ICA/MEICA engineering services
What You'll Need
13. Proven PLC/SCADA development & commissioning experience
14. Strong water/wastewater project history
15. Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
16. Willingness to attend site commissioning when required
17. UK Right to Work and immediate or near‑immediate availability
What's on Offer
18. Outside IR35
19. Long‑term contract extensions available
20. Opportunity to work on next‑generation water infrastructure
21. Flexible hybrid working depending on project stage