Reliable SCADA Integration for UK Water & Utility Infrastructure

Thornfield Systems delivers end-to-end control system solutions — from PLC programming and HMI design to 24/7 remote monitoring and ICS cybersecurity. Trusted by water utilities across England and Wales since 2011.

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15+Years in operation
60+Utility sites managed
24/7Remote monitoring
99.97%System uptime SLA

Our Services

Complete lifecycle support for industrial control systems — design, build, commission, and maintain.

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SCADA Integration

Design and deployment of supervisory control systems for water treatment, distribution, and wastewater. Siemens WinCC, AVEVA, and Ignition platforms. Full FAT/SAT support.

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Remote Monitoring

24/7 telemetry and alarm management across distributed utility sites. Secure VPN connectivity, real-time dashboards, and automated incident response escalation.

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PLC Programming

Siemens S7-1500/1200, Rockwell ControlLogix, and Schneider Modicon platforms. IEC 61131-3 compliant structured text, ladder logic, and function block development.

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ICS Cybersecurity

OT network segmentation, vulnerability assessments, and IEC 62443 compliance. Penetration testing for SCADA/DCS environments. NIS Regulations advisory.

Engineering Excellence Since 2011

Thornfield Systems was founded in Sheffield to address a growing gap in the UK water sector: the need for specialist SCADA integrators who understand both the operational technology and the cybersecurity landscape.

Over 15 years, we've grown from a three-person consultancy into a team of 28 engineers supporting over 60 water treatment and pumping stations across England and Wales. Our clients include regional water companies, Tier 1 contractors, and infrastructure asset owners.

We are an approved Siemens Solution Partner, Rockwell Recognized System Integrator, and Schneider Electric Alliance Partner.

ISO 9001:2015 ISO 27001 Cyber Essentials Plus CHAS Accredited SafeContractor

Sectors We Serve

  • Potable water treatment works
  • Wastewater treatment & pumping stations
  • Clean water distribution networks
  • Reservoir & dam monitoring
  • Industrial process control (food & beverage)
  • Power generation & district heating
  • Smart metering & AMI infrastructure

Leadership Team

Experienced engineers and operations professionals driving our mission.

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Sue Morrison

Chief Operating Officer

20 years in utilities operations. Previously at Yorkshire Water and Mott MacDonald. Chartered Engineer (IET).

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Anil Dutta

VP Engineering

Siemens TIA Portal specialist. Led control system upgrades at 30+ treatment works. MEng Control Systems (Sheffield).

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Richard Chen

Chief Technology Officer

OT cybersecurity lead. Former ICS-CERT researcher. GICSP, CISSP certified. Advises water sector on NIS compliance.

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Get in Touch

Whether you need a full SCADA system design or a one-off cybersecurity assessment, our team is ready to help. We typically respond within one business day.

Address Unit 7, Kelham Works, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8SA
Phone +44 (0)114 399 2840
Hours Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30 GMT  |  24/7 Emergency Line

Thornfield Systems Ltd is registered in England & Wales.
Company No. 08847291  |  VAT No. GB 248 5710 33