VINCI Energies UK & RoI

Kigtek Solutions - Senior Software Controls Engineer

VINCI Energies UK & RoI  â€˘  Bellshill, GB (Onsite)  â€˘  2 months ago
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Job Description

Senior Software Controls Engineer

📍 Bellshill | 💼 Full‑time | 🕒 Flexible Working
💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits | 🚗 EV Car Scheme | 💷 Share Scheme | 🏥 Health Shield

Kigtek Solutions — part of VINCI Energies, a global leader in energy, digital innovation and industrial technology — is seeking a Senior Software Controls Engineer to help deliver advanced automation solutions for the Distilling, Brewing, Food Manufacturing and Renewable Energy industries.

The Role

  • Take the lead on designing, developing, testing and commissioning PLC, SCADA and HMI control systems.

  • Produce high‑quality documentation including FDS, system architecture, and testing specifications.

  • Manage software delivery through the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture through FAT/SAT to commissioning and final handover.

  • Diagnose issues and improve control systems operating within live industrial environments.

  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentor junior colleagues.

  • Engage with clients to present technical solutions and support successful project outcomes.

About You

  • Engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC) in Controls, Automation, Electrical Engineering or Software.

  • Strong background in PLC/SCADA/HMI development for industrial automation.

  • Solid grasp of programming principles, testing processes and version control.

  • Familiarity with key industrial communication standards such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP or OPC UA.

  • Demonstrated experience in FAT/SAT activities and on‑site commissioning.

  • Confident communicator with a full UK driving licence.

Desirable:
Experience with functional safety (IEC 61508/61511), cyber security, IIoT/cloud technology, major vendor platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA), or automation within regulated industries.

Why Join Us?

  • Become part of VINCI Energies’ global network, offering long‑term stability and clear career development opportunities.

  • Work on impactful, technology‑driven projects supporting critical infrastructure and sustainable industry.

  • Enjoy flexible working, a supportive team environment and opportunities for continuous learning.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, pension, annual bonus and a wide range of benefits.

  • Access to a company share scheme, EV car scheme and Health Shield healthcare.

  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus death‑in‑service cover.

  • Ongoing training, development and support for professional certifications.

Join Kigtek Solutions and help shape the future of industrial control systems.
Apply today.

VINCI Energies UK & RoI

About VINCI Energies UK & RoI

VINCI Energies UK & RoI is a community of incredible people empowered to deliver the promises of the digital and energy revolutions. It is part of VINCI Energies, the VINCI's Energy business line. It is a major player in the world, offering its customers a comprehensive range of high value-added services in energy and information technologies and covering four lines of business:

- Industry,

- The service sector,

- Infrastructure,

- Telecommunications.

With its 2,100 closely networked business units and four network brands deployed throughout the world, VINCI Energies provides a wide range of services, offering solutions that are both local and global. The Group employ 102,600 employees in over 60 countries and generates a turnover exceeding €20.4 billion.

In the UK and RoI, VINCI Energies employs over 1,500 people and operates via different brand names:

- Actemium

- Omexom

- Axians

- Twyver Switchgear

- Kelvin Power

- Kigtek

- Eltek Systems

- HAC

- NorPower

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Birmingham, GB
Year Founded
1907
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