Control And Instrumentation Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Control and Instrumentation Engineer in Woking. The role involves optimizing SCADA and PLC systems, managing BMS integrations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering and hands-on experience in related sectors. Competitive salary up to £60k plus benefits.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience in district energy, utilities, or process industries.
• Hands-on expertise with SCADA, PLC, and BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise SCADA and PLC systems for reliable energy network operations.
• Manage and integrate Building Management Systems (BMS) with control platforms.
• Administer and develop SCADA systems.

Skills

SCADA expertise

PLC knowledge

BMS systems

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Wonderware System Platform

Job description

Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Up to £60k Basic Salary + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Benefits

Location - Woking | Surrey

We currently have a superb opportunity for an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a leading client of ours within the CHP (Combined Heat and Power), Power Generation and District Energy sector.

Job Summary

• Maintain and optimise SCADA and PLC systems for reliable energy network operations.
• Manage and integrate Building Management Systems (BMS) with control platforms.
• Administer and develop SCADA systems (e.g. Wonderware System Platform).
• Oversee fiscal metering and AMR systems (M-Bus, GSM, LoRaWAN).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Diagnose and repair instrumentation and control faults.
• Support system upgrades and asset integration.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers for project delivery.
• Maintain technical documentation and system records.
• Contribute to cybersecurity and data integrity efforts.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams.

Qualifications and Skills We Are Looking For

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience in district energy, utilities, or process industries.
• Hands-on expertise with SCADA, PLC, and BMS systems.
• Knowledge of fiscal metering and AMR technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and IT skills.
• EngTech/IEng registration (or working towards).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Mike Prew at Alecto Recruitment or give us a call in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Control & Instrumentation, BMS, PLC, SCADA, Power Generation, CHP, District Energy, Electrical Engineering. INDG