Lead OT Engineer

Anglian Water Services

Lead OT Engineer providing technical leadership for Anglian Water’s PLC, SCADA and industrial control systems. Supporting capital delivery, commissioning, compliance and resilience across critical water infrastructure.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Operational Technology systems, including SCADA and PLC, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and technical leadership. Capable of delivering robust engineering solutions and managing complex technical challenges in critical infrastructure environments.

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Operational Technology Systems LeadershipSCADA and PLC EngineeringTechnical Risk AssessmentRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseTroubleshooting and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

SCADAPLCIndustrial NetworksTelemetry OutstationsFunctional Design SpecificationsAutomation Control SystemsTechnical Documentation ReviewSystem ArchitectureCommissioningProcess Control

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCoaching SkillsCollaborative Problem-SolvingMethodical Approach

Tools & Technologies

HMINetworking InfrastructureAutomation HardwareThird-Party Technical Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Regulatory EnvironmentCapital SchemesService ResilienceLeakage ReductionPollution Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction across Operational Technology systems used within Anglian Water’s operational environments
Act as the primary point of contact for complex OT and process control challenges
Support field engineers, operational teams, and stakeholders in diagnosing and resolving high-impact technical issues
Support delivery of large capital schemes
Ensure regulatory compliance, reduce leakage and pollution events, and uphold service resilience across critical infrastructure
Align project deliverables and outcomes with AM 8 goals, ODIs, I2S, energy efficiencies, and OPEX savings
Undertake technical risk assessments for existing automation control systems and industrial control networks
Create high-level customer requirements documents (IRDS), detailed Functional Design Specifications (FDS), and system architectures
Work with capital delivery partners and third-party suppliers to test and approve new hardware before installation
Review and sign off third-party technical documentation and designs for Automation and SCADA capital delivery projects
Support and facilitate proof-of-concepts and trials of new Automation/SCADA hardware, technology, and systems
Undertake on-site commissioning and service integration for PLC/SCADA systems and industrial control networks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive industry experience engineering, implementing, and maintaining OT process control, SCADA, PLC, and industrial networks
Technical expertise in telemetry outstations, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and associated networking infrastructure
Ability to apply available and emerging OT engineering technologies to deliver robust, reliable, commissionable, operable, and maintainable assets in a regulatory environment
Extensive knowledge and experience of OT discipline, processes, concepts, and best practice
Proven troubleshooting skills and methodical problem-solving approach
Ability to write clear, concise, accurate engineering and design specifications with measurable outputs
Strong motivation and coaching skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to challenge and collaborate constructively at all levels
Full driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Successful completion of employment checks, including references, driving licence, and identity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal private health care
Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Car Allowance