Control and Instrumentation Engineer - Woking

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Up to £60k Basic Salary + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Benefits

Location - Woking | Surrey

We currently have a superb opportunity for an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a leading client of ours within the CHP (Combined Heat and Power), Power Generation and District Energy sector.

You'll be responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and development of control, automation, and metering systems across our district heating, cooling, and private wire electricity networks.

Job Summary:

Maintain and optimise SCADA and PLC systems for reliable energy network operations.
Manage and integrate Building Management Systems (BMS) with control platforms.
Administer and develop SCADA systems (e.g. Wonderware System Platform).
Oversee fiscal metering and AMR systems (M-Bus, GSM, LoRaWAN).
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Diagnose and repair instrumentation and control faults.
Support system upgrades and asset integration.
Liaise with contractors and suppliers for project delivery.
Maintain technical documentation and system records.
Contribute to cybersecurity and data integrity efforts.
Provide technical support and training to internal teams.

Qualifications and Skills We Are Looking For:

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
Experience in district energy, utilities, or process industries.
Hands-on expertise with SCADA, PLC, and BMS systems.
Knowledge of fiscal metering and AMR technologies.
Strong problem-solving and IT skills.
EngTech/IEng registration (or working towards).
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Mike Prew at Alecto Recruitment or give us a call in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Control & Instrumentation, BMS, PLC, SCADA, Power Generation, CHP, District Energy, Electrical Engineering. INDG

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