We’re supporting a major engineering organisation delivering large‑scale automation and control upgrades across the UK water sector. Due to increased project workload, they’re looking to bring in an experienced Contract Automation Engineer with strong multi‑vendor PLC/SCADA experience and full‑lifecycle project capability. The Role You’ll be delivering controls and automation solutions across major water & wastewater treatment projects. This contract involves full lifecycle engineering-from specifications and design through to programming, FAT/SAT, site commissioning, and handover. Technical Requirements You must be proficient in: Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 FactoryTalk View SE/ME Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro) SCADA/HMI platforms Mitsubishi Software GX Works / GX Developer Ideal Background This will suit contractors who have previously worked with businesses known for water sector systems integration, including those delivering: Water treatment control upgrades Process automation systems Utilities framework projects ICA/MEICA engineering services What You’ll Need Proven PLC/SCADA development & commissioning experience Experience in a process related industry Ability to work independently and hit the ground running Willingness to attend site commissioning when required UK Right to Work and immediate or near‑immediate availability What’s on Offer Outside IR35 6-12 months contract Long‑term contract extensions available Opportunity to work on next‑generation water infrastructure Flexible hybrid working depending on project stage If you have a background in process industries and a passion for delivering full-life-cycle automation solutions, we’d like to hear from you. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales