Software Engineer

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Software Engineer

Location: Exeter

Candidates must be able to commute daily. Full on‑site attendance is required during the initial training period.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Applications Engineer to join Lintott, a Galliford Try business. This role offers the chance to work on varied and technically challenging automation projects within a supportive and forward‑thinking engineering team.

You’ll play a key role in the design, development and delivery of control systems, working across the full project lifecycle from initial requirements through to commissioning and customer handover.

What you will be doing:

• Interpreting and translating functional, control and system requirements into robust software solutions
• Producing key design documentation, including I/O lists, Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Software Design Specifications (SDS) and test documentation
• Programming PLCs and HMIs, primarily Schneider, with exposure to Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi systems
• Configuring and supporting SCADA platforms such as Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens
• Delivering projects on time and within budget, in line with contractual and industry standards
• Applying expert knowledge of PLC logic, flow‑charting and system architecture
• Interpreting low‑voltage electrical drawings and system schematics
• Attending customer sites as required, representing the business professionally and living the company’s values
• Reviewing, maintaining and updating legacy code where necessary
• Conducting system analysis and development, often working independently
• Testing and validating software to ensure full compliance with FDS and test plans
• Producing clear, consistent and well‑structured code documentation aligned with best practice and company standards

Experience and Qualifications:

• HNC, HND or Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering
• Strong IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Proven experience with PLC programming in a customer‑focused environment (Schneider, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron or Mitsubishi)
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and logic auto‑generation from templates
• Understanding of electrical systems and industrial control environments
• Excellent technical report writing skills, including FDS and test plans
• Commercial awareness and a strong focus on quality delivery
• Sound Health & Safety awareness
• A good standard of secondary education (for trainee-level candidates)

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £ billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free / support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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