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  • Title:

    Software Engineer

  • Location:

    Chesterfield

  • Salary:

    Up to £50.00 per hour

  • Contact:

    Billy Abbott

  • Contact email:

    babbott@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000027079_1755004610

  • Published:

    4 days ago

  • Duration:

    6 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2025-09-11

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Location: Chesterfield (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract
Hourly Rate: £50.00p/h Outside IR35

Are you ready to engineer the future? We're on the hunt for a Project Software Engineer who's not just technically brilliant, but also passionate, proactive, and driven to deliver excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving complex problems, and want to be part of a team that builds cutting-edge industrial solutions-this is your moment.

Join us and take ownership of high-impact projects, from concept to commissioning, while working with the latest in PLC, SCADA, and automation technologies. You'll be a key player in shaping intelligent systems that power industries across the globe.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the Charge: Deliver core project modules-PLC programming, SCADA development, testing, networking, documentation, and hardware design.
  • Collaborate & Conquer: Work alongside Senior Engineers and Project Managers to meet technical and quality benchmarks.
  • Engineer with Excellence: Champion a "right first time" mindset, ensuring every solution meets scope, budget, and timeline.
  • Drive Innovation: Spot opportunities for system standardisation and modularisation to boost efficiency and reusability.
  • Own the Process: Ensure compliance with company quality standards and safety protocols.
  • Be the Safety Beacon: Lead by example in promoting health and safety on every project.

What You Bring

Must-Have Experience

  • Proven track record in system specification, design, development, and testing.
  • Hands-on expertise with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
  • Solid understanding of control panels, electrical installations, and instrumentation.

Bonus Skills (Desirable but not essential)

  • Development of PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, mimics, and comms drivers.
  • Progress reporting and scope management.
  • Peer reviews and documentation development (FDS, DDS, test specs, O&M manuals).
  • Site surveys, installation, testing (CFAT, SAT), and warranty support.

Qualifications

  • Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
  • Working towards or already an Incorporated Engineer with professional registration.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on transformative projects with real-world impact.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading engineers and innovators.
  • Grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
  • Be part of a company that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan