Operational Technology / Project Management Professionals (OT/SCADA PLC)

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Do you have an interest in using data and technology to drive improvements for our Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)? Instrumentation, Control and Automation are at the heart of this matter. Sweco's Operational Technology team are growing to meet the increasing demand in this sector, and we are looking for talented individuals from all industries to join us.

From bigger picture climate adaptation, sustainability, Water, Electricity, Gas and digitalisation challenges to everyday systems-thinking, adaptive planning and smart engineering. For this challenging and rewarding work we are looking for #DifferenceMakers to join us in our 'Thinking in the Whole' approach to solving the key problems facing CNI utilities today and to prepare them for the future.

To take on these challenges we're looking for Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Co-ordinators, and Configuration and Commissioning Engineers to support a key client United Utilities, with a passion and aptitude for this type of work, who are wanting to take their career to the next level and move into the world of consultancy.

What we offer:

• A chance to work alongside UK leaders in CNI Operational Technology.
• To contribute to vital CNI projects.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative environment where your fresh perspectives can lead to breakthrough solutions.
• Opportunities to learn our award-winning techniques and methods.

What we're looking for:

• Roles at all levels, preferably with water experience (but not essential), including the following.
  • Senior Project Managers (OT/SCADA/PLC)
  • Project Managers (OT/SCADA/PLC)
  • Project Co-ordinators (OT/SCADA/PLC)
  • Configuration and Commissioning Engineers (OT/SCADA/PLC)
• Individuals with a passion for innovation and sustainability.
• Professionals eager to apply and develop their skills in the Delivery of Instrumentation Control and Automation (ICA) activities, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, Telemetry, IoT, ML/AI, Edge analytics and control technologies, Cyber Security and Data Networks.
• Individuals who are problem-solvers, eager to learn and adapt to the challenges faced in Water, Electricity and Gas industries.
• Team players who can collaborate with diverse groups to achieve common goals.

You'll be working for a top engineering consultancy experiencing an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. Sweco have accredited training schemes with several professional bodies as part of our Training Academy.

If you want to make a meaningful contribution to society, if you are motivated to grow, and if you want to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.

Let's transform society together at Sweco!

No agencies please.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients' most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It's important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK .

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. "reasonable adjustments") with the application process?

If you're an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact View email address on energyjobsearch.com for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

• Name

• The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)

• The position title

• Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we'll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those "hard to fill" roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We'll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

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