PLC Software Engineer

About Us

Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.

Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.

So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.

What You Need to Know

We’re looking for a PLC Software Engineer to join our Engineering team in Great Yarmouth. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial control systems, contributing to projects across multiple energy sectors.

You’ll be involved in the design, development, and delivery of PLC and SCADA software, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions.

**What We Are Looking For **Some of the Key Accountabilities:

• Design and develop PLC/SCADA software systems for industrial control applications

• Produce clear, accurate technical documentation to support design, testing, and commissioning

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

• Ensure all solutions comply with relevant standards, specifications, and QA/QC requirements

• Provide testing, commissioning, and on-site support when required

• Interface with customers to ensure requirements are understood and successfully delivered

• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and performance

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

Essential

• Qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Controls, or Energy Engineering

• Experience or understanding of PLC, SCADA, and RTU systems

• Knowledge of software development practices (including documentation and version control)

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Desirable

• Degree-level qualification (BEng or equivalent)

• Knowledge of industrial automation delivery and communication systems

• Programming experience (e.g. C, C++, VB)

• Experience with on-site or offshore commissioning and fault finding

• Vendor-specific PLC/SCADA training

Additional Information

• Primarily based in Great Yarmouth, with occasional UK and overseas travel (including offshore)

• Candidates should hold a valid UK driving licence and passport

• Offshore certification will be required (fitness level to support this is essential)

Why Choose Us

We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.

What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary, our Total Reward package includes free cover for:

• Private Medical

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Personal Accident

• Up to 7.5% contribution to Pension

As well as these funded benefits, Proserv offer an arrangement of voluntary benefits through salary sacrifice which produce savings on tax and national insurance, some of these include:

• Dental Insurance

• Gym Flex

• Purchasing or selling additional annual leave

• Technology products

• Critical Illness cover

• Additional cover for your family.