Instrumentation & Control Engineer (I&C)

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.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Junior - Mid level engineers who are keen to develop in Instrumentation & Control system design lifecycle.
• Individuals with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Experience in Instrumentation & Control.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Electrical Engineering experience
• Experience working on control systems

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of large infrastructure projects and their safety requirements

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• 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.

About the Company

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 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 & 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!