We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
For our team in Warrington we are seeking an experienced Database Engineer.

To design, develop, implement and test database server solutions using Microsoft SQL Server (or similar) integrated within PLC/SCADA-based control systems. Producing high-quality and comprehensive engineering design documentation and undertaking activities such as:

• Requirements capture and traceability documentation (URS/RTM)
• System / Functional Design Specifications (SDD/FDS)
• Detailed Software System Specifications (SSS)
• Test Specifications (Module/Integration/System/Hardware)
• Support Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M), including Database Management Instructions/Guidance.
• System Rebuild Documentation
• Supporting project LifeTime Records of design documentation etc.

In addition to the above, the role shall support the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in maintaining the planned delivery schedule, reporting technical issues, changes in scope and variations to the programmed activities where necessary.
Work with database management systems, programming languages like SQL and Python, collaborating with other disciplines, to create and administer database structures to meet specific client and system requirements.
Ensure efficient data access and retrieval through proper indexing, query optimisation and database tuning. Implementing measures to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security, including secure access controls and backup/recovery procedures.
Work closely with PLC and SCADA engineers to develop and test a fully integrated control system, producing Network Architecture Diagrams and associated interfacing design and test documentation.
Identifying and resolving server and database-related issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime of hardware and applications.
Undertake in-house acceptance testing in a formal, controlled manner of the integrated control system, ensuring change control management is maintained and recorded. Site acceptance testing support (commissioning) may also be required.