C&I Engineer

Our client, a premier operator of critical UK energy infrastructure, is currently seeking a Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join their team in Hampshire, near the Basingstoke / Alton area. This role is pivotal in supporting the operations of large-scale underground gas storage and onshore processing facilities, ensuring energy security for the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead C&I modification projects to enhance plant control and safety systems from initial design through to successful site implementation
Provide expert engineering support for fault diagnosis, complex troubleshooting, and root cause analysis (RCA) to maintain maximum system availability
Oversee allocated CAPEX and OPEX budgets for C&I works, ensuring cost-effective project delivery without compromising on quality or safety
Ensure all Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) strictly adhere to industry safety standards, specifically IEC 61508 and IEC 61511

Job Requirements:

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or actively working towards it)
Proven track record within plant operations, specifically in Onshore Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or major Top-Tier COMAH utilities
Strong background in control system fault diagnosis, C&I design standards, and functional safety frameworks
Full UK driving licence and the ability to commute within a 1-hour radius of the Hampshire-based facility

Benefits:

Highly competitive base salary (dependent upon experience)
Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) with a potential of up to 15% of salary based on individual and company performance targets
Outstanding 10% employer company contribution pension scheme
25 days annual leave
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) and a £600/year Gym Allowance
Group Income Protection and Group Life Assurance (8x base salary)
If you are an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking to further your career within a highly progressive and critical sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Hampshire