Instrumentation and Control Engineer

GradBay; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is offering a 12-month industrial placement in the Instrumentation & Control division. This placement provides students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to projects in large-scale power generation. Responsibilities include supporting condition monitoring initiatives and assisting in the design and analysis of control systems. Ideal candidates are currently studying a relevant degree and possess strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Students must be pursuing a degree related to Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support condition monitoring and performance improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to safety campaigns and protection measures.
• Assist in the design, testing, and analysis of control systems.

Job description

Job Description

• Instrumentation & Control Industrial Placement – Major UK Energy Project
• Location: Bridgwater
• Salary: £24,500 per annum + excellent benefits
• Duration: 12 months

Our client, a leading name in the UK’s energy sector, is offering an exciting 12-month industrial placement within their Instrumentation & Control (I&C) division. This opportunity gives students the chance to gain hands‑on experience at one of the country’s most ambitious engineering and infrastructure developments — a site that will play a vital role in powering the UK for generations to come.

The Role

Working as part of the I&C team, placement students will gain exposure to the systems and technologies that underpin large‑scale power generation. The role involves supporting experienced engineers, contributing to safety and reliability initiatives, and applying academic knowledge to live technical challenges. Typical projects may include:

• Supporting condition monitoring and performance improvement programmes.
• Contributing to safety campaigns and radiation protection measures.
• Assisting with the design, testing, and analysis of control systems used on site.

This is a structured placement with clear learning...