Control & Instrumentation EngineerAre you a Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking to take ownership of safety-critical systems within a highly regulated process environment?
We’re supporting a well-established operator in the energy sector who are looking to appoint a Control & Instrumentation Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving site-wide control and safety systems. This Control & Instrumentation Engineer position offers the opportunity to work on a mix of day-to-day operational support and technically challenging project work, giving you real influence over plant performance, safety, and reliability.
If you’re a Control & Instrumentation Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working closely with operations in a hands-on environment, this could be an excellent next step.
The Role – Control & Instrumentation EngineerAs a Control & Instrumentation Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of process control systems and safety systems across site.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying and delivering plant improvement projects, including developing scopes and schedules
Designing and implementing process control systems and safety systems as part of capital projects
Monitoring and supporting CAPEX & OPEX budgets for C&I activities
Taking ownership of smaller C&I projects from concept through to completion
Acting as Lead Engineer for functional safety, including development and ongoing support
Reviewing and improving Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to ensure compliance with international standards
Producing key documentation such as:
SIL verification documents
Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS)
SIL calculations using specialist software
Specifying, testing and commissioning control system and SIS upgrades
Ensuring compliance with hazardous area regulations for instrumentation design and installation
Supporting operations through fault finding, root cause analysis and system improvements
Providing technical support across site-wide systems, including communications and remote access
Leading and supporting C&I Technicians
Maintaining full compliance with statutory, legislative and regulatory requirements
Supporting updates to the Safety Management System in line with legislative changesAbout YouTo be successful in this Control & Instrumentation Engineer role, you will have experience within a process, energy, or industrial environment and a strong understanding of control systems and functional safety.
You will ideally have:
HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
Experience working towards professional registration
Knowledge of control & instrumentation design standards
Experience working within plant operations environments
Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis capability
Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Knowledge of:
IEC 61508
IEC 61511
BS EN 60079
Experience with PLC software, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft ProjectWhy Apply?This Control & Instrumentation Engineer position offers:
A key role within a safety-critical, high-value operational site
Enhanced Pension Contribution (10%)
Life Assurance
Company Bonus (up to 15%)
The opportunity to act as a Control & Instrumentation Engineer with real ownership and influence
A balance of hands-on engineering, project work, and technical leadership
Long-term stability within a well-established organisation
Ongoing professional development and career progression
If you’re a Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on plant performance and safety, we’d be keen to hear from you