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Nottingham | Permanent, Full-time | Flexible Working
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits | EV Car Scheme | Share Scheme | Healthcare
Actemium Automation Nottingham, part of VINCI Energies, is recruiting a Software Manager to lead our software delivery for automation projects across manufacturing and process sectors. This leadership role combines technical ownership, people management and client engagement to ensure timely, high-quality software solutions for PLC, SCADA and related IT/OT integrations.
The Role
* Lead and manage the software engineering team, including recruitment, performance reviews, mentoring and career development.
* Own software delivery across the project lifecycle: requirements capture, technical design, development, testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning and handover.
* Define and enforce software development standards, coding practices, version control and configuration management.
* Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, electrical teams and suppliers to align software scope, schedules and interfaces.
* Provide technical direction for PLC, SCADA/HMI, MES and integration with higher-level systems (ERP, cloud/IIoT where required).
* Manage client relationships for software aspects of projects, present technical proposals and represent Actemium at technical meetings.
* Plan and oversee FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and post-commissioning support.
* Maintain and improve quality, safety and cybersecurity practices within software development and deployment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain software delivery roadmaps, resource plans and project reporting for senior stakeholders.
* Ensure technical documentation is produced and maintained: functional design specifications, I/O lists, architecture diagrams, test plans and as-built records.
* Implement continuous improvement for development processes, automated testing and deployment where applicable.
* Manage subcontractors and third-party toolsets, ensuring compliance with company and client standards.
* Deliver training and upskilling for the team to maintain contemporary skills across PLC platforms and SCADA/HMI packages.
* Promote a collaborative, inclusive and safety-focused working culture within the automation team.
About You
* Proven experience in software leadership or engineering management within industrial automation or a closely related sector.
* Strong hands‑on background in PLC and SCADA software development and commissioning (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk or similar).
* Excellent understanding of industrial communications and integrations (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA) and experience interfacing with MES/ERP systems.
* Practical experience of FAT/SAT, site commissioning and fault‑finding on live systems.
* Knowledge of safety, quality and cybersecurity standards relevant to automation projects (SIL, IEC61508/61511, ISA, IEC62443 desirable).
* Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to clients and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Relevant engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC) or equivalent experience and a full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, annual bonus and pension.
* EV Car Scheme, Share Scheme and comprehensive healthcare cover.
* Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays and death‑in‑service cover.
* Continuous professional development, training and clear progression routes within VINCI Energies.
* Flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible and a supportive, inclusive team culture.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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