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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer (SI) - **Company:** M Group Water - **Location:** King's Lynn, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £55,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Modbus, Profibus, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Operational Systems - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb7da4043ba2b82e066581385f3eedd2d9/eaa ## About the Role * The ability to interpret and apply client specifications, technical standards, and user requirements to develop practical and compliant engineering solutions. * Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, including software development, testing, and commissioning activities. * An understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) processes, documentation standards, and the importance of delivering work right first time. * Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities that add value for clients and the business. * A commitment to health, safety, quality, and cyber security best practices. * A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites across Scotland as required. * Understanding of industrial communications networks and protocols, such as Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus. * Familiarity with cyber security principles relating to Operational Technology (OT) environments would be advantageous. * A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement, and professional development. ## Description Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where you'll be working? Across Scotland's Central Belt This role will join BGEN, a company within M Group, one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. We support clients across the water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food & beverage sectors, delivering innovative, value-added solutions that improve performance, reliability, and sustainability. Combining industry-leading expertise with a collaborative approach, we help our clients overcome complex engineering challenges through the design, delivery, and support of next-generation automation, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real difference while developing your career in a dynamic and growing organisation. What will you be doing? As a Senior Systems Integration Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering automation and control system projects that support critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Scotland. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in the full project lifecycle, from initial design through to testing, commissioning, and ongoing support. * Design, develop, and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for water and wastewater treatment assets. * Produce technical documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), System Hardware Designs including I/O documentation, test documentation, and operation manuals. * Configure and programme control systems using industry-leading automation platforms, including Siemens and Rockwell technologies. * Support Quality Assurance (QA) processes by ensuring all work complies with company procedures, client standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices. * Participate in design reviews, audits, and lessons-learned workshops, contributing to continuous improvement across engineering and project delivery teams. * Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and optimisation of existing control systems to improve operational performance, reliability, and asset life. * Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing trusted technical expertise and contributing to M Group Water's reputation for excellence., Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that help safeguard water resources, protect the environment, and support communities across Scotland and the wider UK. 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