Software Manager

• Lead and manage the software engineering team, including recruitment, performance reviews, mentoring and career development.
• Own software delivery across the project lifecycle: requirements capture, technical design, development, testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning and handover.
• Define and enforce software development standards, coding practices, version control and configuration management.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, electrical teams and suppliers to align software scope, schedules and interfaces.
• Provide technical direction for PLC, SCADA/HMI, MES and integration with higher-level systems (ERP, cloud/IIoT where required).
• Manage client relationships for software aspects of projects, present technical proposals and represent Actemium at technical meetings.
• Plan and oversee FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning activities, including troubleshooting and post-commissioning support.
• Maintain and improve quality, safety and cybersecurity practices within software development and deployment., * Develop and maintain software delivery roadmaps, resource plans and project reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Ensure technical documentation is produced and maintained: functional design specifications, I/O lists, architecture diagrams, test plans and as-built records.
• Implement continuous improvement for development processes, automated testing and deployment where applicable.
• Manage subcontractors and third-party toolsets, ensuring compliance with company and client standards.
• Deliver training and upskilling for the team to maintain contemporary skills across PLC platforms and SCADA/HMI packages.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive and safety-focused working culture within the automation team.

• Proven experience in software leadership or engineering management within industrial automation or a closely related sector.
• Strong hands-on background in PLC and SCADA software development and commissioning (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk or similar).
• Excellent understanding of industrial communications and integrations (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA) and experience interfacing with MES/ERP systems.
• Practical experience of FAT/SAT, site commissioning and fault-finding on live systems.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and cybersecurity standards relevant to automation projects (SIL, IEC61508/61511, ISA, IEC62443 desirable).
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills; able to present technical information clearly to clients and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC) or equivalent experience and a full UK driving licence.

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits | EV Car Scheme | Share Scheme | Healthcare, * Competitive salary, annual bonus and pension.

• EV Car Scheme, Share Scheme and comprehensive healthcare cover.
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays and death-in-service cover.
• Continuous professional development, training and clear progression routes within VINCI Energies.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible and a supportive, inclusive team culture.

Actemium Automation Nottingham, part of VINCI Energies, is recruiting a Software Manager to lead our software delivery for automation projects across manufacturing and process sectors. This leadership role combines technical ownership, people management and client engagement to ensure timely, high-quality software solutions for PLC, SCADA and related IT/OT integrations.