LOCATION: HAMPSHIRE | TYPE: FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS/WEEK) | PACKAGE: COMPETITIVE SALARY + SHARE SCHEME + EV CAR SCHEME + HEALTH SHIELD + PENSION + BONUS + BENEFITS | FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

Join Actemium Automation Hampshire – part of VINCI Energies – and be at the forefront of technological advancement in the UK’s essential water sector. We are seeking a passionate and innovative Software Controls Engineer eager to drive automation excellence for water utilities and infrastructure projects. If you thrive on problem-solving, enjoy varied technical challenges in automation and controls, and want to play a key part in sustainable solutions for UK water, we want to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE FOR SOFTWARE CONTROLS ENGINEERS

• Relevant engineering qualification (Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent) in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related discipline.
• Practical experience designing and implementing industrial control systems using PLC, SCADA and HMI platforms (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi or similar), ideally within the water, utilities, or comparable process industries.
• Knowledge of software engineering for automation, including coding, troubleshooting, simulation and validation.
• Clear communicator—able to engage confidently with clients, stakeholders and colleagues across all disciplines.
• Proactive problem-solver, analytical thinker, and comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Full UK driving licence to travel to client/project sites across Hampshire and the South as required.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE FOR AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS ENGINEERING CAREERS

• Knowledge of water industry standards, regulations and digitalisation initiatives
• Experience integrating automation controls with industrial networks.
• Continuous improvement mindset, keen to support innovation in water sector automation projects.

• Design, develop, test and commission industrial software controls solutions for water sector automation projects, including PLC programming, SCADA and HMI development.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams—including process, electrical and mechanical engineers—to deliver fully integrated automation systems that meet and exceed client needs.
• Create and review high-quality technical documentation including control philosophies, user manuals, electrical schematics and functional design specifications.
• Support the full project lifecycle for automation controls – from initial concept and technical specification through to commissioning and client handover.
• Participate in site surveys, commissioning activities and client FAT/SAT testing to ensure robust, compliant and safe system delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both new and existing automation/control systems within the water industry environment.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, drive industry best practice, and ensure customer satisfaction at all stages of project delivery.