ALTEN UK is seeking a motivated Control & Instrumentation Engineer (C&I)to join our growing team in Manchester, 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.
- Location: Derby/ Warrington/ Manchester ( Can be any one site)
- On Site: 2 times per 14 days
- Clearance: BPSS
- Experience Level: 3- 15 YOE
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, specify, and validate Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems in accordance with UK nuclear and safety standards.
- Review and produce technical documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Loop Diagrams, and Cause & Effect Matrices.
- Support system integration, commissioning, and site acceptance testing (SAT/FAT) of control systems.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams — electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers — to coordinate plant operations.
- Ensure compliance with IEC 61508, BS EN 61513, and ONR safety class requirements.
- Participate in hazard analysis (HAZOP, FMEA) and provide technical support during installation and commissioning.
- 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.