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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.