Control and Instrument Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Farnborough is looking for a Control and Instrumentation Engineer to design, implement, and manage process control and safety systems within a CAPEX/OPEX-driven industrial environment. The role requires strong leadership skills, extensive experience in instrumentation and control design, and technical leadership across the lifecycle of C&I systems. You will oversee safety initiatives, manage projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in instrumentation and control design.
• Proven experience in the full engineering lifecycle.
• Field troubleshooting and hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement process control and safety systems.
• Lead small-scale control and instrumentation projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Project Execution

Team Coordination

Education

Relevant engineering degree in Instrumentation, Control, or a related discipline

Tools

HAZOP

HAZID

LOPA

RAMS

CompEx 12A & 12B

Job description

Position Title: Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Location: UK – Farnborough

Role Purpose:

Design, implement, and manage process control and safety systems within a CAPEX/OPEX-driven industrial environment. Lead functional safety efforts, ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering standards, and provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of control and instrumentation (C&I) systems.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design and implement process control systems and safety instrumented systems (SIS).

• Lead and manage small-scale control and instrumentation projects.

• Monitor and control CAPEX and OPEX budgets related to C&I scope.

• Oversee site functional safety initiatives and ensure SIS documentation compliance.

• Perform Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification for safety systems.

• Specify, test, and commission upgrades for SIS and control systems.

• Ensure compliance of hazardous area instrumentation with relevant standards and regulations.

• Provide advanced technical support for fault diagnosis and implement remedial measures.

• Supervise contractors and lead C&I activities across engineering phases, from design to commissioning.

• Support procurement activities including technical specification, vendor evaluation, and coordination.

Qualifications:

• Relevant engineering degree in Instrumentation, Control, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in instrumentation and control design.

• Proven experience in the full engineering lifecycle: design, installation, testing, and commissioning.

• Field troubleshooting and hands-on leadership in industrial environments.

• Strong knowledge of hazardous area equipment design (CompEx 12A & 12B preferred).

• Familiar with control systems programming and modern industry standards.

• Experience in managing engineering risks through tools such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, and RAMS.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

• Effective communication with senior management and external stakeholders.

• Sound understanding of functional safety and engineering documentation standards.

• Proficient in project execution under cost and time constraints.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage suppliers and interface with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.