Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer

ALTEN Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a motivated Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join their growing team in the United Kingdom. In this role, you will support the design, modification, validation, and maintenance of I&C systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, experience with Control Systems, and a passion for solving technical challenges. This position offers a flexible work environment and a diverse range of engineering projects.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience in I&C system design.
• Clear communication skills are essential.
• Experience in Control Systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across the I&C system lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with safety principles and OT security.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Control Systems

Instrumentation & Control

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across more than 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

ALTEN UK is seeking a motivated Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to join our growing team in Bristol, supporting key projects within the Energy sector. This is an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to develop deep technical expertise across the full lifecycle of control and instrumentation systems.

In this role, you will support the design, modification, validation, commissioning, and maintenance of I&C systems, ensuring robust technical solutions that meet industry, safety, and regulatory expectations. Working closely with engineering and project teams, you will contribute to safe, reliable, and high‑performing operational technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across the entire I&C system lifecycle, including design, modification, validation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Ensure OT security, regulatory compliance, and adherence to industrial safety principles.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deliver trusted, high‑quality technical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to technical decision‑making processes.

Required Skills

• Mid‑level experienced engineers keen to develop in Instrumentation & Control system design lifecycle.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Experience in Control Systems, Instrumentation & Control.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience working with Control Systems.
• Electrical Engineering experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working on large infrastructure projects with high‑level safety requirements.

Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.