Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy generation company is seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer for their site in Worcestershire. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DCS and CEMS, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to safety and compliance. This role offers a salary of up to ₩66,000 with progression opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Opportunity to join a leading energy company

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in a C&I role in power generation or heavy industry.
• Experience managing teams and external contractors.
• Solid understanding of safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all control and instrumentation systems are correctly operated and maintained.
• Lead a team of C&I Technicians and provide technical direction.
• Maintain the site’s DCS and CEMS for compliance with standards.
• Plan and manage maintenance for specialist systems.
• Support audits and compliance activities.
• Develop strategies for obsolescence and cybersecurity.
• Provide fault diagnosis and technical assistance.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

HNC in Control & Instrumentation or related field

Tools

DCS systems

CEMS systems

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy generation company to recruit a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to be based at their Energy from Waste site in Worcestershire.

The Controls and Instrumentation role comes with a salary of up to ₩65,000 + benefits.

If you are an experienced C&I Engineer who has worked on DCS and CEMS equipment, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all control and instrumentation systems are correctly operated, maintained, tested, and calibrated in line with statutory and site requirements.
• Lead and develop a team of C&I Technicians, providing technical direction, performance management, and ongoing training.
• Maintain and optimise the site’s Distributed Control System (DCS) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS), ensuring compliance with environmental and operational standards.
• Plan, manage, and oversee maintenance and calibration contracts for specialist systems including DCS, CEMS, water treatment, and security systems.
• Support audits, compliance activities, and procurement processes in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
• Develop and implement obsolescence and cyber security strategies for control and instrumentation systems.
• Provide fault diagnosis, emergency support, and cross‑discipline technical assistance to maintain plant reliability and performance.

Professional qualifications

• Minimum HNC (Higher National Certificate) or higher in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least five years’ post‑qualification experience in a C&I role within a power generation, process, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of DCS and CEMS systems, with proven hands‑on troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and external maintenance contractors.
• Solid understanding of process control systems, safety standards, and compliance frameworks.

Personal skills

• Analytical and disciplined, with a structured approach to problem‑solving and fault investigation.
• Confident leader and communicator, able to mentor technical staff and collaborate effectively with other engineering functions.
• Proactive and independent, with a commitment to reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits

Basic salary of ₩50,000 - ₩66,000.

Progression opportunities.

Opportunity to join a leading energy company.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.