SCADA Manager

MDE Consultants Ltd

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.