Automation Project Engineer

Location:
Port Talbot (with site-based project work)

Closing Date:
Thursday 17th September 2026

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

At Tata Steel, we’re driving major transformation through cutting‑edge projects like Invictus—a capital investment initiative at the heart of our sustainable future. We’re looking for a Project Engineer (Process Control & Automation) to play a pivotal role in delivering advanced automation and control systems that power our operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning, within a complex and high‑impact industrial environment.

• Lead automation delivery across major projects, overseeing PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation systems to ensure they meet scope, schedule, and quality targets
• Manage system integrators and EPC contractors, reviewing technical deliverables such as P&IDs, Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Software Design Specifications (SDS), FAT/SAT procedures, and as‑built documentation
• Develop and execute project plans covering engineering, construction, and commissioning activities aligned with long‑term site strategy
• Own the full lifecycle of automation projects, including:
• Concept development and system design
• Detailed engineering (PLC, SCADA, instrumentation)
• Factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)
• Installation, commissioning, and system integration
• Operator training and final handover
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, BS EN), functional safety requirements, and industrial cybersecurity best practices
• Prepare specifications and RFQs, evaluate bids, and support vendor selection
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during design, integration, and commissioning
• Collaborate across disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process) to deliver fully integrated solutions
• Lead commissioning activities, including loop checks, cause & effect testing, and performance validation
• Drive safety excellence, organising and facilitating HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and risk assessments
• Manage change control through formal Management of Change (MoC) processes

• Strong background in industrial automation and control systems
• Proven experience with PLC/SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning
• Experience with Siemens S7 (TIA Portal) and WinCC (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks (e.g. PROFINET, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP)
• Understanding of relevant standards (IEC, BS EN, functional safety, cybersecurity)
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with in the steel industry or heavy industrial environments
• Membership of a relevant professional or project management institution
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and report writing ability
• Effective project planning and time management
• Ability to lead safety studies and technical workshops
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, delivery‑focused approach

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: geor

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Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• 35 days holidays per annum
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
• One of the UK’s leading…