Junior Systems Engineer

ABOUT THE JOB

We’re looking for a Junior Systems Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality control system software solutions across a range of client projects. You’ll undertake software design activities involving PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, ensuring your work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

You’ll play an important role in maintaining compliance with our Quality Management and Health, Safety and Environmental systems, while also identifying opportunities to enhance software design practices and improve internal processes. This is a great opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work on diverse and impactful projects, and contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative engineering environment.

Salary: Up to £30,000, depending upon skills and experience.

WHO WE ARE?

Noveum is a specialist engineering organisation providing system and design services to the nuclear and defence sectors. With a highly experienced team of engineers, Noveum delivers control and functional safety system solutions across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to build, testing, installation, and commissioning. The business is built on strong technical expertise and a commitment to putting clients first, working collaboratively to develop solutions that deliver real, measurable value.

Noveum is proud to be part of the ITI Group. Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology.

You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value.

At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

SUMMARY OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Be responsible for completing allocated Software Engineering activities on specified projects across the business.
• Recommend best practice software engineering processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
• Act as a Team member on multi discipline teams.
• Take ownership of the allocated Software Engineering activities.
• Provide technical support to the business development, estimating and onsite engineering teams
• Be responsible for overseeing all allocated aspects of software and system design, from contract award to handover
• Take part in the the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue and analysis of returned tenders
• Report on Software Engineering activities and processes on a regular basis to the Systems Manager Software
• Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering and Quality standards and procedures are adhered to
• Take part in Software Resource Planning and Management
• Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on engineering activities
• Support the Sales team in developing product specification and quote activities
• Appraise and interpret client requirements to ensure that technical, legislative and commercial aspects are delivered on each project
• Liaise and coordinate with clients, members of the engineering team and contractors on technical and commercial issues.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for:

Experience and Knowledge

• Educated to at least HNC level in relevant engineering discipline able to demonstrate capability of MOD Security cleared to at least SC level.
• At least one year of software development experience in a project environment with a proven track record of delivering successful systems.
• Experience of operating within an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 18001 environment.
• Experience using Software Packages relevant to the role of a Software Engineer i.e PLC, HMI, SCADA.
• Proven experience of delivering customer satisfaction.

Skills and Abilities

• Technical Capacity.
• Team Membership.
• Project Management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and suggest business improvements.
• Ability to organise workload effectively for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and versatility combined with initiative, drive and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of contacts.
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets.
• Technical mindset.
• An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues.

Company Pre-Requisites

To be considered for this role you will be required to:

• Pass DBS and BPSS check.
• Have a minimum of 2-1 degree in a relevant subject.
• Be a UK National (no dual passports).
• Have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

VALUES

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who,

📈Will 'Deliver' what we promise

🦺Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'

🏆Will apply 'Technical Mastery'

🧠Is committed to 'Continual Learning'

🤝Can work 'Collaboratively'

💡Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

As a Great Place to Work® certified organisation with over 50 years of deep technology expertise, you’ll work alongside specialists who solve complex, real-world challenges. You’ll gain exposure to intelligent systems that power critical facilities - building skills that shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine!

At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits to attract and retain talent, which include:

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, Monday-Thursday 8am-4.30pm Friday 8am-12.30pm
• Training opportunities to develop your career path
• Supportive working environment
• Access to a wellbeing support
• Private Medical Insurance after 6 months service
• Pension scheme

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page.

Please note: to help our interviewers stay fully engaged in the conversation, we use an AI note taker during first-round interviews. It will join the meeting to create a transcript, which is used only to support the hiring process.