Instrumentation and Control Engineer in Newport, Wales

🚀 Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer I – SMR Programme

📍 Bristol, UK | 🏢 Permanent | 🔒 Confidential Organisation

Ready to launch your engineering career in one of the most exciting and impactful sectors of the future? A leading organisation in the advanced nuclear and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) sector is looking for an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a safety‑critical, highly regulated engineering environment where you’ll learn from industry experts and contribute to a next‑generation UK SMR programme.

🌟 What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in supporting the design and integration of cutting‑edge I&C systems, including:

• Contributing to I&C system requirements and technical documentation
• Assisting with control logic descriptions and interface documentation
• Participating in internal design reviews and engineering discussions
• Supporting vendor technical evaluations and data reviews
• Developing your technical capability under the guidance of senior engineers

🎓 What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Early‑career experience through graduate schemes, placements, or internships
• A genuine interest in regulated, safety‑critical engineering environments
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

🔧 Bonus points for

• Exposure to control systems, automation, or instrumentation
• Interest in nuclear, energy, or other high‑integrity industries

🌍 Why this role matters

SMRs are shaping the future of clean, reliable energy. Joining this programme means contributing to a project with national significance, while building a career in one of the most technically fascinating fields in engineering.

If you’re an ambitious early‑career engineer looking to grow, learn, and make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step.