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Drive Digital Transformation with Specialist OT Engineering Expertise

Location: Hampshire | Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Package: Competitive Salary + Share Scheme + EV Car Scheme + Health Shield + Pension + Bonus + BUPA + Benefits

Are you passionate about operational technology and cyber-secure industrial automation? Actemium Automation Hampshire – part of VINCI Energies – is seeking a skilled OT Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on designing, building, and securing OT infrastructure including SCADA servers and industrial network systems, with a strong emphasis on Schneider Electric and Rockwell Automation. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and want to help shape the future of digital transformation in the UK across different process sectors, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities – OT Project Engineering & Cyber-Secure Infrastructure

• Design, build, and configure OT servers to enable the deployment of SCADA platforms, whilst following standards, ensuring robust architecture and high availability.
• Review, design, and implement industrial network switch configurations, including redundancy protocols and secure communication pathways.
• Understand OT system vulnerabilities and drive remedial actions to improve cyber security and resilience.
• Ensuring the operation and performance of critical national infrastructure within automation controls.
• Collaborate with software and controls engineers to integrate OT systems with different PLC/SCADA platforms
• Mentor junior engineers to develop OT and network skills across the business
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and client handover phases for OT infrastructure projects.
• Maintain and update technical documentation including network diagrams, system architecture, and cyber security assessments.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical support during deployment and troubleshooting.

Essential Skills & Experience – OT Project Engineer

• Recognised engineering qualification (Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent) in Computer Science, Automation, Controls, or related discipline.
• Proven experience designing and implementing OT systems including SCADA servers and industrial network switches.
• Strong understanding of OT cyber security principles, threat mitigation, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with automation platforms and industrial protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel to client and project sites across Hampshire.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with industrial cyber security standards (e.g. IEC 62443).
• Knowledge of digital transformation trends in the automation sector.
• Ability to lead technical workshops and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful, future-focused projects in a tech-forward environment.
• Career development and training opportunities tailored to OT and automation.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
• A company that values your expertise and encourages innovation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, generous pension, annual bonus, EV car scheme, and Health Shield healthcare plan.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), death in service insurance, and company share scheme (qualifying periods apply).
• Full support for professional development including training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within VINCI Energies.
• Inclusive and innovative team culture where your OT expertise will be valued and your ideas shape project success.

About Actemium Automation Hampshire

Actemium Automation Hampshire is a trusted leader in industrial automation, process control, and digital transformation for critical sectors including water, energy, and process industries. As part of VINCI Energies, we champion technology innovation, high-quality project delivery, and growth opportunities for every member of our team.

Bring your OT engineering expertise to Actemium Automation Hampshire and help drive the future of secure, sustainable automation – apply today!