Senior SCADA & Real Time Systems Engineer (UK)

About the role

HMF Project Management and Consultants Ltd is looking for an experienced Senior SCADA & Real Time Systems Engineer to join its growing UK team and lead SCADA and Real Time System Design (RTSD) across DNO and TSO projects. The role is based in Stoke-on-Trent, full-time and permanent, with 5 days in the office and site travel. It is hands-on, covering design through to commissioning and energisation, and involves working across multiple OEM platforms. Visa sponsorship is available for suitable candidates relocating to the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Lead SCADA and RTSD design for transmission and distribution substations
• Develop system architectures, functional design specifications, signal/point lists, I/O schedules and test documentation
• Engineer IEC 61850 systems, including SCD, ICD and CID files, GOOSE and MMS
• Configure and integrate RTUs, gateways, bay controllers, HMIs and protocol converters
• Work with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3 and Modbus
• Integrate multi-vendor equipment from Siemens, Hitachi Energy, ABB, GE Vernova, SEL and Schneider Electric
• Lead FAT, SAT, point-to-point testing, commissioning and energisation support
• Work with SSEN control centre and engineering teams on telecontrol interfaces and database alignment
• Apply DNO/TSO specifications, ENA standards and OT cybersecurity requirements
• Manage technical queries, RFIs, design changes and deviations; review engineering work, mentor junior engineers and support bids/estimates
• Engage directly with clients and lead technical discussions where required

Required profile

• 10+ years' experience in SCADA, substation automation or real-time systems within the power utility sector
• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience working with UK transmission or distribution network operators
• Proven FAT, SAT, point-to-point testing and commissioning experience
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients

Required skills

• Strong system integration experience, particularly with multi-vendor systems
• Strong IEC 61850 engineering experience
• Experience with IEC 60870-5-101/104 and DNP3
• Substation network design, including managed Ethernet, PRP/HSR, time synchronisation and firewalls
• Desirable: SSEN Transmission or Distribution projects, control centre systems (EMS, DMS, ADMS), OT cybersecurity (IEC 62443, NIS Regulations, NCSC CAF), Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks firewalls, renewable and storage connections, CEng/IEng or working towards it, network operator safety authorisation, BPSS clearance, full UK driving licence

What we offer

• Competitive salary and UK visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
• Relocation support
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Company pension scheme and retention scheme for exceptional employees
• Support towards CEng/IEng professional registration
• Ongoing OEM and technical training
• Opportunity to work on major UK transmission and distribution projects