Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech engineering company is seeking a Control & Instrumentation Engineer in Chester. The role involves designing control systems for the nuclear industry, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including private healthcare and a performance bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

2 days working from home each week

Company performance bonus

Private healthcare

Additional day off every 4 weeks

Company sick pay

Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 16%)

Life assurance x 7 times salary

Qualifications

• Experience in specifying or designing control systems.
• Supervision of subcontractor design provision.
• Knowledge of I/O, networking, and power requirements for PLC.

Responsibilities

• Provide C&I design deliverables for projects in the nuclear industry.
• Produce technical specifications, including equipment and control system logic.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and approve detailed designs.

Skills

Control systems design

PLC hardware knowledge

Instrumentation design

PLC programming standards

Job description

Vacancy Title: Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Contract Details

• Type: Permanent
• Location: Chester
• Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Start Date: 2025-07-21
• Reference: J91982288
• Contact: Ben Evans ([e-mail])

Job Summary

Are you a C&I Engineer with experience in specifying or designing control systems? Would you like to work for a high-tech engineering company offering excellent benefits? If so, this role could be perfect for you.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 days working from home each week
• Company performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Additional day off every 4 weeks
• Company sick pay
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 16%)
• Life assurance x 7 times salary

Responsibilities

• Provide C&I design deliverables for projects in the nuclear industry
• Produce technical specifications, including equipment and control system logic
• Generate control system hardware specifications and logic simulation programs
• Collaborate with subcontractors and approve detailed designs
• Review supplier test specifications and participate in FATs

Work Environment

Work for a global high-tech company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and installing equipment within the nuclear industry.

Requirements

• Experience in specifying or designing control systems
• Supervision of subcontractor design provision
• PLC hardware knowledge including I/O, networking, and power requirements
• Instrumentation design expertise
• Knowledge of PLC programming standards

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