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Senior Controls & Instrument Engineer

Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South West London, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior C&I Engineer - Why this role might appeal to you

  * The chance to apply your expertise as a Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer across the full lifecycle of energy projects—from design to operation.

  * A varied and engaging workload, combining design, site engineering, and hands-on problem solving.

  * Meaningful involvement in low-carbon and sustainable infrastructure projects.

  * A supportive environment where a Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer can genuinely influence project direction.

  * Strong opportunities for professional development and increased responsibility.

Our client, an industry leader within their field, is seeking a Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to take a key role in the design and delivery of control systems across a range of heat-network and energy projects in London. This position is ideal for a Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer who enjoys a mix of detailed design work, site engineering, and direct engagement with suppliers and project stakeholders.

As a Senior C&I Engineer, you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure control systems are designed, installed, and commissioned to a high standard. You’ll take ownership of your projects, contribute to technical decisions, and support both office-based engineering and on-site delivery.

Senior C&I Engineer Responsibilities:

  * Acting as the lead Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer during the detailed design phase.

  * Taking responsibility for C&I engineering on site during construction and commissioning.

  * Designing control systems for energy centres and heat-network infrastructure.

  * Working with suppliers throughout procurement, design development, installation, and commissioning.

  * Reviewing technical submissions, drawings, and integration strategies.

  * Supporting project managers with reporting, planning, and technical evaluation.

  * Balancing office-based design work with regular site visits across London.

Ideal Senior C&I Key Skills:

  * Degree-level qualification (Level 8 / Honours Bachelor’s or equivalent) in engineering.

  * Minimum 7 years’ experience as a C&I engineer—ideally already operating at Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer level.

  * Confident engaging with clients, consultants, and suppliers.

  * Strong understanding of BMS and PLC-based systems, with beneficial experience in Siemens or Trend platforms.

  * Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

  * A flexible mindset, keen to take on varied technical challenges across full project lifecycles.

  * Someone who works well in a multidisciplinary environment and naturally collaborates with others

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