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Software Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 17 June 2025
Salary: £50 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Location: Chesterfield, Midlands, S41 7TD
Company: Millbank Holdings Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 56996513

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Summary

Do you have System Designs and Development experience within a nuclear or other highly regulated background?

Can you demonstrate hands-on experience in system specification, design, development, and testing?

Do you currently have SC clearance or able to gain SC clearance?

If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you!

The opportunity
Our client is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Project Software Engineer to join their team. This role requires a proactive individual who will be responsible for the successful delivery of project solutions, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and budget, while meeting all technical and quality requirements.

The role
As the Software engineer, you will work closely with the Senior Engineer or Project Manager to identify and resolve any risks or issues, always aiming for a "right-first-time" approach.

This will be based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Duration: 6 months +
Rate: £50.00 per hour Ltd (flexible) - (Outside of IR35 subject to an IR35 Assessment)

Your duties and responsibilities will be

- Take ownership of delivering key project modules including PLC, SCADA, Networking, Hardware Design, Testing, and Documentation.
- Work under the direction of the Senior/Lead Engineer and Project Manager to ensure project milestones are met.
- Ensure adherence to company quality processes and procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proactively identify and raise any risks or issues to the Senior Engineer or Project Manager.
- Drive the development and use of reusable modules by applying standardisation and modularisation where possible.
- Lead by example in promoting a safe working environment.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

- A degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
- Incorporation as an engineer or working towards professional registration (IEng or similar).
- Hands-on experience in system specification, design, development, and testing.
- Practical experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
- A solid understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation.

It's great if you also have the following

- Ability to develop project modules such as PLC code, SCADA scripts, communication drivers, etc.
- Report progress on assigned activities and notify of any scope deviations. Review project documentation as required.
- Experience in system testing (CFAT, SAT), site installation, retesting, and providing warranty support.
- Assist in outlining design studies, requirement definition, and development of functional and design specifications.
- Contribute to site surveys, method statements, risk assessments, and documentation.

Get in touch now
If you’re seeking a new opportunity, where you will be working within a dynamic team of nuclear specialists, who promote a culture of respect and progression, then apply now to avoid missing out!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

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Disability Confident
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