Senior Applications Engineer
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Job description
We're looking for a Senior Applications Engineer to lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of PLC and/or SCADA software systems. In this role, you'll combine technical expertise with leadership skills to mentor junior engineers, maintain software repositories, and ensure compliance with industry standards. You'll work closely with colleagues across engineering, projects, and sales to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.
What you will be doing:
Technical Leadership
- Design and develop PLC and SCADA software solutions (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.).
- Oversee project documentation (FDS, SDS, I/O lists, Test Plans) to ensure compliance with standards and contract requirements.
- Maintain and improve software repositories, libraries, and templates.
- Stay up to date with water authority technical standards and specifications.
Mentorship and Team Development
- Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and apprentices.
- Deliver structured training on PLC/SCADA programming and design methodologies.
- Contribute to team development and succession planning.
Project Delivery
- Manage and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Attend sales handovers to clarify project scope and technical requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and planning meetings.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Conduct code reviews and ensure documentation meets quality and regulatory standards.
- Drive improvements in engineering practices, including automation and innovation.
- Align with the Company's Business Quality Management System.
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a technical point of contact during project execution and commissioning.
- Attend customer sites when required, demonstrating professionalism and technical excellence.
- Develop customer-focused solutions that meet operational, safety, and compliance needs.
Professional Conduct and Compliance
- Promote Health, Safety & Environmental best practices.
- Ensure data protection and information security policies are followed.
- Uphold company values and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement., With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive hands-on experience in PLC and/or SCADA development, including:
- Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Rockwell, and/or Omron PLC platforms.
- HMI and SCADA systems (Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens).
- Strong understanding of Water Authority and WIMES standards or similar frameworks.
- Proven experience in PLC programming, fault finding, and system integration.
- Ability to deliver training on PLC programming, networking, and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet).
- Experience with industrial networking, cybersecurity principles, and system architecture design.
- Competence with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
- Excellent documentation skills (FDS, SDS, Test Plans, Reports).
- Commercial awareness and customer-facing experience.
- Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative.
Benefits & conditions
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
