At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver innovative Instrumentation & Control engineering projects.
- Company: Join Black & Veatch, a pioneering employee-owned engineering firm.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible working, and extensive leave.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with global project opportunities and strong career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy and infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Location: Glasgow or London (Hybrid Working)
Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer to support the design and delivery of major energy, power generation, grid infrastructure and industrial projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team delivering projects that are helping shape the future of energy. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging assignments, providing specialist engineering expertise while developing innovative solutions for clients across the UK and potentially internationally.
Whether you're leading engineering activities, mentoring junior engineers, or solving complex technical problems, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality projects that make a meaningful impact.
Why Black & Veatch?
- Employee-owned company with a shared commitment to success.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to major energy transition, grid and decarbonisation programmes.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Strong investment in technical development and career progression.
- Collaborative and supportive engineering culture.
- Global project opportunities and access to industry-leading expertise.
Our employee benefits package includes:
- Excellent salary and benefits package
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension (5% employee/8% employer contribution)
- Private medical cover
- Life Assurance and Income Protection
- 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)
- Lifestyle Spending Account ($500 per year)
- Global Employee Ownership scheme where your contributions are valued and rewarded annually through share allocations. (circa 10% of salary per annum)
Key Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead and deliver Instrumentation & Control engineering activities across multiple projects.
- Develop engineering designs, specifications and technical deliverables from concept through detailed design.
- Prepare and review control philosophies and narratives, instrumentation specifications, control system architecture drawings, functional design specifications, calculations and technical reports, and equipment procurement packages.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and designers.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, process and civil engineering disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.
- Perform complex engineering analysis, troubleshooting and system evaluations.
- Support equipment selection, vendor engagement and technical bid evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, industry codes, client requirements and Black & Veatch quality processes.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and project planning activities.
- Support commissioning, testing and start-up activities where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, technical innovation and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
Preferred Qualifications
We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Power Generation
- Transmission & Distribution
- Grid Modernisation
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Renewable Energy Projects
- Industrial Control Systems
- SCADA and Automation Systems
- Control System Integration
- Functional Safety and Control System Architecture
- Digitalisation and Smart Infrastructure Projects
Minimum Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Typically require circa 5 years of Instrumentation & Control engineering experience.
- Experience delivering engineering design work on energy, industrial, utilities or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of instrumentation, control systems and engineering principles.
- Experience producing technical deliverables with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical reporting skills.
- Ability to mentor and support developing engineers.
Certifications
Professional Qualifications:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration is preferred but not essential.
- Membership of a recognised engineering institution highly desirable.
Build a World of Difference
If you're looking for an opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges, work on industry-leading projects and contribute to the future of sustainable infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Join Black & Veatch and help us build a world of difference.
Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer employer: Black Veatch
Black & Veatch is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing employees with the opportunity to lead impactful grid projects across the UK and EMEA. With a strong emphasis on professional development, team collaboration, and a hybrid work model, employees enjoy a balanced work-life experience while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. The London and Glasgow locations offer vibrant city life and access to diverse cultural experiences, making it an attractive place for personal and professional growth.
