OT Project Manager

OT Project Engineer / OT Project Manager

Location: UK Wide (Field Based)

Day Rate: £450 (expenses paid)

Travel: Extensive site travel required (3-4 days per week)

We're seeking an experienced OT Project Engineer / OT Project Manager to join a major Operational Technology programme delivering critical infrastructure and industrial automation projects across multiple operational sites throughout the UK

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in SCADA, PLCs, telemetry systems, industrial communications, and OT networks who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from initial surveys and design through to commissioning and handove

r.The role will involve regular travel to operational sites, working closely with engineering teams, operations stakeholders, system integrators, and specialist suppliers to ensure successful project deliver

y.
Key Responsibilit

• iesDeliver Operational Technology (OT) projects involving SCADA, PLCs, telemetry systems, and industrial communication networ
• ks.Support the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, dependency management, and project reporting activiti
• es.Coordinate multiple System Integrators and specialist OT suppliers throughout project delive
• ry.Undertake site surveys and requirements gathering activiti
• es.Support the design and implementation of resilient OT communications solutions from field devices through to control centr
• es.Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and cutover activiti
• es.Ensure successful handover of completed systems to operations and support tea
• ms.Support programme budget management, cost forecasting, and financial governance activiti
• es.Engage with stakeholders across operations, engineering, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure project objectives are achiev
• ed.Produce and maintain project documentation throughout the delivery lifecyc

le.
Essential Skills & Experi

• enceHands-on experience delivering OT projects involv
• ing:SCADA sys
• tems
• PLCsTelemetry sys
• temsIndustrial communication netw
• orksStrong understanding of the OSI model and how OT telemetry and control systems operate across network lay
• ers.Proven experience delivering OT communications projects, including resilient field-to-control-centre connectivity soluti
• ons.Demonstrable experience across the full SCADA project lifecycle, includ
• ing:Site surveys and requirements cap
• tureSolution design and documenta
• tionFactory Acceptance Testing (
• FAT)Site Acceptance Testing (
• SAT)Commissioning and cut
• overOperational handover and support transi
• tionExperience managing and coordinating multiple suppliers, system integrators, and third-party vend
• ors.Strong stakeholder management and communication ski
• lls.Experience supporting project financial management, cost forecasting, and programme governa

nce.
Mandatory Require

• mentsWillingness to travel to operational sites 3-4 days per
• week.Full UK Driving Lic
• ence.Access to a personal vehicle with appropriate business-use insur

ance.
Ex

pensesAll business-related mileage, accommodation, and subsistence costs will be reimbursed in line with company p