Senior OT Engineer – Hybrid, Instrumentation & Cybersecurity

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company in Warrington seeks an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to design and develop OT systems for water operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards, providing project support, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert. Candidates should have strong knowledge of OT architectures and cybersecurity and be comfortable collaborating with teams across different engineering disciplines. A commitment to continuous learning and personal development is essential.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonus (up to 10.5%)

Company-funded healthcare plan

Discounts on gyms and wellness apps

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of OT architectures and cybersecurity.
• Experience with project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• Knowledge of WAN technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop instrumentation for water operations.
• Ensure seamless integration of OT systems.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Operational Technology.

Skills

Understanding of OT architectures

Cybersecurity awareness

Project support

Collaboration with suppliers

Excellent communication skills

Education

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Tools

SCADA

Telemetries

Job description

A leading water management company in Warrington seeks an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to design and develop OT systems for water operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards, providing project support, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert. Candidates should have strong knowledge of OT architectures and cybersecurity and be comfortable collaborating with teams across different engineering disciplines. A commitment to continuous learning and personal development is essential.