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:

Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
FactoryTalk View SE/ME
Schneider Electric
EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro)
SCADA/HMI platforms
Mitsubishi Software
GX Works / GX Developer

Ideal Background

This will suit contractors who have previously worked with businesses known for water sector systems integration, including those delivering:

Water treatment control upgrades
Process automation systems
Utilities framework projects
ICA/MEICA engineering services

What You'll Need

Proven PLC/SCADA development & commissioning experience
Experience in a process related industry
Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
Willingness to attend site commissioning when required
UK Right to Work and immediate or near‑immediate availability

What's on Offer

Outside IR35
6-12 months contract
Long‑term contract extensions available
Opportunity to work on next‑generation water infrastructure
Flexible hybrid working depending on project stage

If you have a background in process industries and a passion for delivering full-life-cycle automation solutions, we'd like to hear from you.

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