Senior SCADA Engineer 1

Amey Lg Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to manage the development of innovative systems solutions. In this role, you will lead a team to deliver high-quality projects for high-profile clients in sectors including rail and utilities. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in various engineering fields and strong leadership skills. The company promotes work-life balance and offers numerous perks including a generous pension and a flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

Generous Pension scheme

Bonus up to 10% of base salary

Flexible benefits scheme

Health cash plan

24 GP access

Qualifications

• Extensive post qualification experience in at least three relevant fields.
• Proven record of managing and delivering System Integration projects throughout the lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in the rail, highways or utilities industry.
• Familiarity with design processes and resource development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Designers in cross functional teams to achieve project deliverables.
• Plan, manage, and oversee design projects from conception to completion.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and validation of new designs.
• Liaise with external partners to solve problems.
• Work with high-profile clients to establish requirements.

Skills

Networking Technologies

Cyber Security

Help Points

Telephony

Variable Message Signs

SCADA

Customer Information Systems

CCTV Systems

Education

Chartered engineer or equivalent

Job description

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration.

The Opportunity

The Analytics & Advisory (A&A) team are part of the Consulting business and responsible for leading innovation through data and technology to enhance our clients' business operations and processes. We allow clients to derive insights and improve decision-making through the implementation of digital data acquisition solutions and systems integration of their operational technology assets.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to support the growth and development of new workstreams in the Operational Technology market. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will work with a highly skilled multi‑disciplinary team, high‑profile clients, and external contractors therefore good communication and people skills are essential. You will be reporting to the Operational Technology Practice Lead.

The role

A&A uses a flexible and agile approach to systems engineering and are enthusiastic about the use of new technologies. As a Principal Systems Engineer with us, you will be responsible for creating, guiding and overseeing the development and delivery of solutions to meet and exceed client’s expectations: integrating technology and innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage a team of Designers, in cross functional teams, working to achieve individual project design deliverables to meet the client needs and providing mentorship in both technical and interpersonal skills
• Plan, manage, and oversee design projects from conception to completion.
• Design detailed and complex systems with precision: conducting feasibility studies, risk assessments, design, prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs
• Liaise with external partners, suppliers, and industry experts to solve problems
• Working with high‑profile clients to establish their requirements and aspirations, building and maintaining relationships to maximise efficiencies and identify further opportunities
• Working with the OpTech Practice Lead and Delivery Directors to develop proposals for future clients in the Operational Technology market space

What you will bring to us

• Extensive post qualification experience in at least three of the following fields: Networking Technologies, Cyber Security, Help Points, Telephony, Variable Message Signs, SCADA, Customer Information Systems, CCTV Systems
• Proven record of successfully managing and delivering System Integration projects through the whole project lifecycle
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience in the rail, highways or utilities industry
• Experience in the development of design processes and design resources
• Ability to represent A&A in multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Experience of bid process and tender response process
• Experience leading cross functional design reviews and acting as design authority
• Chartered engineer or equivalent

What we can offer you

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work‑life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

• Health cash plan
• 24 GP
• Support and assistance programmes
• Wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday
• Dental vouchers

Benefits

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Bonus – up to 10% of base salary
• Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

EDI‑

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well‑being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.