Position: SCADA Manager
Location: South West (hybrid working)
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000
Position Overview
A leading renewable energy organisation is seeking an accomplished SCADA Manager to oversee and guide all SCADA-related technical design activities. This role involves managing every stage of SCADA projects—from initial tendering through to commissioning—ensuring best practices, consistency, and on-time delivery. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, sub-contractors, and other stakeholders to guarantee the successful implementation of SCADA systems in alignment with company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the main authority on SCADA design, providing approvals and sign-offs for communication architecture, bills of materials, and equipment configuration.
* Create and maintain standardised templates, including RTU/HMI designs and signal lists.
* Oversee communication network designs, ensuring full compliance with relevant industry standards.
* Collaborate with protection and control teams to coordinate intelligent electronic device (IED) configuration.
* Provide expertise in cyber security measures for SCADA systems.
* Troubleshoot on-site issues to keep projects on schedule.
* Sign off on critical documentation and specifications related to SCADA aspects of contracts.
* Approve design risk assessments throughout each project.
* Authorise procurement of major components, ensuring alignment with technical standards.
* Mentor colleagues and review subcontractor outputs to maintain quality.
Requirements
* Significant experience (ideally 10+ years) in SCADA design, especially for large-scale substations (up to 132kV).
* Skilled in AutoCAD with a strong grasp of national and international engineering standards.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts.
* Sound knowledge of construction methods and design principles.
* Full driving licence with flexibility around working hours