Instrument Technician jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

Cranleigh STEM is working with a leading energy company looking to strengthen its engineering team. We’re looking for an experienced C&I Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing process control and safety systems for safe operation.

Salary: £. competitive

Benefits: Performance based bonus, 25 Days holiday + banks, company pension, life assurance.

Location: Alton, Hampshire

Role: Full-time, permanent

• Identify plant improvement areas and develop project scopes.
• Design and implement process control and safety systems.
• Monitor CAPEX & OPEX budgets for C&I activities.
• Manage small-scale C&I projects.
• Lead site functional safety efforts.
• Ensure SIS documentation compliance and perform SIL verification.
• Specify, test, and commission SIS and control system upgrades.
• Ensure hazardous area instrumentation meets regulations.
• Provide technical support for fault diagnosis and remedial actions.
• Support site-wide process control and safety system maintenance.
• Supervise C&I Technicians and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Update Safety Management System as needed.

• Ability to communicate effectively at senior management level and with external stakeholders.
• Minimum 2 years’ design experience in instrumentation & control.
• Knowledge of hazardous area equipment design (CompEx 12A & 12B).
• Experience with functional safety, SIL verification, and relevant certifications (TUV).
• Involvement in engineering life cycle phases, including design, installation, and commissioning.
• Understanding of control systems programming and industry standards.
• Experience with risk management (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, RAMS) and contractor supervision.
• Procurement skills, including equipment specification and supplier coordination.
• Field troubleshooting and leadership experience in engineering teams.

• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, diligent, and able to work under pressure.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in engineering software (PLC, AutoCAD) and MS Office.

For more information or to apply, please contact Matthew Batstone at Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability matthew@cranleighstem.co.uk