Senior Software Controls Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Waterlooville, Hampshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

PLC SCADA HMI Automation Instrumentation Control Philosophy Systems Integration Engineering

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Software Controls Engineer at Actemium Hampshire: own PLC/SCADA/HMI design, lead projects across water/energy/process, mentor teams, with strong benefits and VINCI backing.

Senior Software Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (Part of VINCI Energies)
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire | Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs)

[Employer hidden], part of VINCI Energies, is looking for a Senior Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions across water, energy and process industries. This role offers technical ownership, varied project work and strong support for wellbeing and career development.


The Role

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

About You

  • Strong experience with PLC/SCADA platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider or similar)
  • Good understanding of instrumentation, control philosophy and systems integration
  • Confident communicator with leadership/mentoring experience
  • HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering, Automation or related field
  • Experience in regulated sectors (water, energy, process) desirable

What We Offer

Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance

  • Health Shield cash plan
  • Hybrid working (post-probation)
  • Disability benefit scheme
  • Death in service insurance
  • Supportive, inclusive team culture

Financial & Career Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Pension matched up to 7%
  • VINCI Energies share scheme (after qualifying period)
  • EV car purchase scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Professional training and development through VINCI Energies’ global network

About Actemium & VINCI Energies

Actemium delivers industrial automation and digital transformation solutions across the UK’s essential infrastructure sectors. As part of VINCI Energies, you gain access to a global engineering group offering long-term career progression, international opportunities and a strong focus on safety, sustainability and employee wellbeing.


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If you are an experienced automation engineer seeking technical leadership, career growth and a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

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