Overview
Job Title: SCADA / OT Field Engineer
Department: Cyber & Digital
Location: Field based role travelling mainly the Birmingham to London corridor
Note: This is a field-based engineering role focused on implementing and maintaining Operational Technology (OT) systems such as SCADA, PLCs, and industrial networks. It involves site surveys, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supervising contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards while working independently across multiple UK sites. Frequent travel and overnight stays required.
What you’ll be doing
- Manage workload under OT Manager’s direction and provide progress updates.
- Install, modify, and remove SCADA equipment per approved specifications.
- Conduct site surveys and support project planning/design.
- Liaise with operators, contractors, and engineers; manage Permit to Work.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.
- Supervise contractors and maintain site records.
- Support commissioning, testing, and minor wiring modifications.
- Travel the Birmingham to London corridor.
What You’ll Need / Qualifications
- Electrical qualification for SCADA panel wiring; knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations.
- Proven experience commissioning SCADA, PLCs, and industrial control systems.
- Knowledge of industrial networks and telecoms in high-hazard environments.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage travel, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience supervising contractors, site surveys, and planning work.
- Comfortable with remote UK travel and overnight stays.
- Valid UK driving licence
- Obtained or willing to obtain CCNSG Safety Passport and Emergency First Aid certificate
You need to have the right to work in the UK, a valid UK driving licence and be able to commute the Birmingham to London corridor.
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth
- Company car
- Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% minimum employee)
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) with an extra 6% possible for standout performance - that’s 18%!
- Life insurance (4x annual salary)
- 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell holidays
- Family friendly policies from day 1 of employment
- An award winning Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks
- Employee assistance support scheme
- Various well-being initiatives
Diversity & Inclusion
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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