Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 46,750 - 63,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Career progression

Job summary

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer for a permanent, site-based role in the Southwest. You will lead a small team and be responsible for technical leadership on C&I systems, asset lifecycle support, and modifications.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in C&I or Electrical Engineering, with experience in regulated industries, knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and functional safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Control &Instrumentation Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in C&I engineering within a highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation and functional safety.
• Proficiency in producing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications and design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership on control and instrumentation systems.
• Supporting asset lifecycle management.
• Developing modifications and upgrades.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory and operational requirements.

Skills

Control systems

PLCs

SCADA

Instrumentation

Functional safety

Education

Degree in Control & Instrumentation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer

We are hiring for a Senior Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer based in the Southwest area.

This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based.

The Role

Lead a small, experienced, collaborative team, and be responsible for:

• Technical leadership on control and instrumentation systems
• Supporting asset lifecycle management
• Developing modifications and upgrades
• Ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory and operational requirements

The Individual

• Degree in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline
• Experience in C&I engineering within a highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation and functional safety
• Proficiency in producing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications and design documentation

Desirable Attributes

• Understanding of safety-critical environments and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with IEC 61508/61511 functional safety standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in defence, energy, infrastructure or process industries

The Benefits

• Salary circa £55 000 per annum
• Training and Development
• Career progression