Software Engineer

About the Role

The role involves interpreting functional, control and system requirements and producing design documentation such as I/O lists, functional design specifications (FDS), system design specifications (SDS) and test documents. You will program PLCs and HMIs—primarily Schneider but also Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi—and configure SCADA systems like Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens. Projects must be delivered on‑time, within budget and to contractual and standards requirements while demonstrating expert knowledge of PLC logic, flow‑charting and low‑voltage electrical systems. You will attend customer sites as required, uphold the company’s culture and values, review and repair legacy code, and conduct system analysis and development with limited support. Testing and proofing of programs against the FDS and test plans, and consistent documentation of code for internal and external use, are also key responsibilities. • Interpret functional, control, and system requirements and create design documents (I/O lists, FDS, SDS, test docs). • Program PLCs and HMIs (Schneider, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi) and configure SCADA systems (Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens). • Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with standards and contractual obligations. • Apply expert knowledge of PLC logic, flow‑charting, and low‑voltage electrical systems. • Visit customer sites as needed while upholding company culture and values. • Review and repair legacy code; conduct system analysis and development with limited support. • Test and validate programs against FDS and test plans; document code consistently for internal and external use. • Produce solid reports, including functional design specifications and test plans. • Maintain commercial awareness and health & safety awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design docs
• ▸plc programming
• ▸scada config
• ▸program testing
• ▸code review
• ▸project delivery

What You Bring

Candidates should have strong IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases), experience with SCADA systems and logic auto‑generation, and knowledge of electrical systems. Professional experience writing PLC code for Allen Bradley, Siemens or Mitsubishi in a customer‑focused environment is essential, together with solid report‑writing abilities, commercial awareness and health & safety knowledge. An HNC/HND/Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred, though a good secondary education may suffice for trainees. • Demonstrate strong IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases). • Experience with SCADA systems and logic auto‑generation from templates. • Knowledge of electrical systems and PLC programming in a customer‑focused environment. • Hold an HNC/HND/Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent secondary education for trainees).

Requirements

• ▸it skills
• ▸scada
• ▸plc programming
• ▸electrical systems
• ▸degree
• ▸report writing

Benefits

Galliford Try offers stability through a £3.8 billion order book and the chance to work on high‑profile UK projects. Employees benefit from diverse, high‑performing teams, a commitment to wellbeing through the ‘Be Well’ programme, and investment in training from leadership development to apprenticeships via the Career Paths initiative. An ambitious growth strategy supports career progression for talented, enthusiastic staff. The benefits package includes a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement that increases with service (with the option to purchase additional days), corporate discounts, a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, a comprehensive pension, and a Save‑As‑You‑Earn share purchase plan. Private medical options, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and paid membership to a relevant professional association are also provided. Our Agile Working programme grants flexibility in when, where and how you work, supporting both office‑based and remote arrangements. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by building essential facilities and infrastructure, fostering learning, growth and environmental stewardship while upholding values of excellence, integrity and collaboration. We welcome full‑time, reduced‑hours or flexible arrangements and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every listed requirement. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria. • Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package. • Generous, increasing holiday entitlement with option to purchase additional days. • Corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, pension plan, and Save‑As‑You‑Earn share scheme. • Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid yearly membership to a relevant professional association. • Agile Working programme offering flexible location and hours. • Wellbeing ‘Be Well’ programme providing discounts, advice, and support.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time