Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer - Aldermaston

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Control & Instrumentation Engineer, where you'll apply your expertise in building services to deliver innovative engineering solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic team, contributing significantly to plant operations while benefiting from extensive training and development. Enjoy a market-leading pension scheme, generous holiday allowances, and a family-friendly workplace that values your contributions. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of holiday annually

Market-leading pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in C&I building services and industrial processes.
• Knowledge of legislation, industry standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase.
• Manage configured plant changes and produce modification packages.
• Provide advice and progress reports to stakeholders.

Skills

C&I building services

PLCs

BMS

HVAC

SCADA

HMI

analogue systems

engineering consultancy

Education

L4 NQF (HNC)

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PR

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000 per annum + Holiday, pension, life insurance

AWE's Facility Engineering Team is seeking an experienced Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer (Plant & Building Services) to deliver professional engineering services across our plant and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise, deliver engineering solutions throughout the lifecycle of our facilities, and receive excellent training and development to further your career.

Title:

Control and Instrumentation / (C&I) Engineer (Plant & Building Services)

Location:

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Package:

Up to £52,000 depending on experience plus allowances

This role offers the chance to work for one of the area's largest employers, developing your expertise while making a significant contribution to our business operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Applying expertise in C&I building services and associated plant to deliver engineered solutions within the operational lifecycle phase.
2. Producing modification packages, managing configured plant changes, and acting as an intelligent client in acquiring or specifying engineering services or products.
3. Identifying and escalating business risks or opportunities related to the condition of engineered systems and structures, focusing on safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and reliability.
4. Taking ownership of engineering issues or opportunities, planning, managing, and collaborating to deliver safe and effective solutions.
5. Providing advice, guidance, progress reports, and supporting documentation to stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations Management, Process Owners, Operators, Maintainers, and Occupants.
6. Applying Maintenance & Reliability Principles; enacting as directed by planning, and analyzing relevant metrics, including contributing to KPIs and performing Root Cause Analysis for Reliability Centred Maintenance.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in C&I building services (PLCs, BMS, HVAC, SCADA, HMIs, analogue) and industrial processes, with good awareness of electrical building service and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, ACOP, industry standards, and best practices.
• Experience in higher hazard/regulatory industries (e.g., nuclear, petro-chem, pharma).
• Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent.
• Previous experience as an installer or maintainer is beneficial but not essential, as the role is more consultancy-focused.
• Minimum qualification: L4 NQF (HNC) with additional experience; a degree in engineering is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• 9-day working fortnight—every other Friday off.
• 208 hours of holiday annually plus Bank Holidays.
• Market-leading pension scheme (9%-13% employer contribution).
• Family-friendly policies including 39 weeks full pay maternity leave and 4 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Opportunities for professional development with funding for memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance and work in designated areas. For more details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website and refer to the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.