SCADA + Systems Integration Commissioning Engineer - Southern Water

Essential Qualifications and Certifications:

• CSCS/ECS Card in appropriate discipline
• SSSTS
• Experience with systems such as Wonderware, Windows Server, RsLogix/Studio 5000, VMware, Simatic, and Cisco

Desirable Qualifications and Certifications (support available):

• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• SMSTS

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 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.

Our benefits:

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

• Support delivery of SCADA, telemetry, system integration, communications, and PLC replacement activities alongside project and commissioning teams
• Understand project requirements, interfaces with existing systems, and commissioning needs
• Contribute to and help deliver commissioning strategies, plans, and documentation
• Work closely with the Southern Water Operational Technology team to maintain asset integration
• Ensure installations meet technical standards, client specifications, and relevant industry standards (e.g. WIMES)
• Follow organisational MEICA and commissioning processes and procedures
• Coordinate commissioning activities with internal teams and supply chain partners to meet programme requirements
• Support planning, progress tracking, and participation in commissioning meetings
• Ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical safety requirements
• Assist with FAT, SAT, dry testing, and wet commissioning activities
• Maintain accurate records, test documentation, and handover information
• Support training plan development and pre-handover operational readiness
• Help resolve defects and outstanding works prior to project completion
• Promote safe working practices at all times

Location: Chichester, West Sussex (with travel across regional sites)

This role is an integral part of delivering projects within the Southern Water Framework. You will support the commissioning and integration of SCADA and telemetry (Regional SCADA) systems, including communications and PLC replacement, working collaboratively with project teams and the Southern Water Operational Technology team.

You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle, helping to ensure systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned effectively, safely, and in line with project requirements through to handover.

• Experience delivering SCADA, telemetry, and systems integration within the water industry
• Experience supporting commissioning through to successful project completion
• Ability to collaborate with project teams and clients to resolve issues and maintain progress
• Understanding of water industry processes, and mechanical and electrical systems
• Structured and organised approach to commissioning activities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office for reporting and communication
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental practices

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.