Senior Systems Engineer

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over 5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.Shape the future with Bilfinger UK: With a strong commitment to sustainability, Bilfinger UK stands out as a premier provider of engineering and maintenance services. For over 50 years, Bilfinger UK has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that support industries, infrastructure, and communities across the United Kingdom.As a key member of the globally respected Bilfinger Group, Bilfinger UK has built a reputation as a versatile leader, offering both onshore and offshore services. From energy and utilities to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, the company’s broad expertise across various sectors makes it a trusted partner in the industry, as well as a work environment where you can develop your potential. At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future! Role ProfileOur Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities.Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington deliver solutions using a wide array of technology including Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch, Functional Safety, OT Cyber Security and Industry 4.0.As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Fareham. The Senior Systems Engineer will:Be a committed and enthusiastic member of the team, taking full responsibility for successful technical delivery of a complete project solution to the agreed scope in accordance with company procedures whilst meeting budgetary and time-scale targets.Be pro-active, and able to allocate tasks among team members and supervise, assist and monitor task progress and advise the project manager on progress, risks and issues.Work co-operatively with the Project Manager and engineering team to ensure smooth project progress in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle.Key ActivitiesResponsible for the technical delivery of projectsWork closely with and support the Project Manager in all aspects of project technical delivery and scope managementAllocate tasks to the engineering team and monitor progressResponsible for meeting the technical and quality requirements of projectsEnsure project adherence to company quality processes and proceduresIdentify project opportunities and variationsSupport the Project Manager in identifying and managing risks and issuesIdentify and enable use of reusable modules by standardisation and modularization of systems where appropriatePrototyping of new technologiesTraining planning and supportMentoring of EngineersSupport the Automation sales and proposals teamsProvide Health and Safety leadership by exampleFunctionsSenior Systems Engineers are normally expected to undertake the following:Involvement in sales to projects hand-over processAssist the Project Manager in the development of the project Quality planAssist the Project Manager in the development and ongoing updates of task & procurement listsPeer review documents created by the project team or other teamsUndertake site surveys as requiredUndertake outline design, upfront design studies and requirement definition for clientsDevelop FDSDevelop DDSDevelop test specification & design testing methodologyDevelop project modules. (Modules as identified in the design – PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, Mimics, communication drivers, etc.)Develop site work documentation with team input as necessary (Risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation)Develop O & M documentationUndertake full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT and installationUndertake observations, variation and reworksUndertake site installation & commissioningExperience & QualificationsThe following experience is essential:Detailed experience of the full project life cycle from system specification through design, development, testing and on-site commissioning is essentialDevelopment & delivery of detailed design documentationHands on delivery experience of PLC and SCADA systemsA good appreciation of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions.A Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant disciplineChartered Engineer or working towards professional registrationExperience of some or all of the following is desirable:PLC and SCADA experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA or IgnitionMQTT & IOT SystemsHistoriansDatabase Implementation and ManagementEthernet Network design and configurationIT hardware & Software Virtualised platforms such as VMware & ESXiOT Cyber SecurityFunctional SafetyIndustrial Protocol Knowledge (OPC, IEC 61850, Profinet, Modbus, etc)For additional information please contact Leo Andrew Carvel Taylor by email leo.taylor@bilfinger.com.Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. 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