Senior C&I Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-23
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer Leading Engineering Consultancy | Nuclear/ Infrastructure Sector | Hybrid Working | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | Ability to obtain SC Clearance Required The Opportunity
We’re recruiting a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver high-quality engineering solutions across projects and proposals. You’ll be responsible for C&I technical delivery throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior engineers.
Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Hybrid working | Long-term contract | SC clearance required (ability to obtain)
MUST HAVE:
Nuclear industry experience. This is a senior technical role for an experienced C&I engineer with proven expertise in nuclear or similar regulated infrastructure. You’ll lead C&I work streams, drive technical delivery, review supplier quotations, support functional safety activities, and support engineering teams. You’ll have the technical authority to approve engineering deliverables and drive technical excellence across projects.
C&I Technical Leadership & Design
- Provide technical input for the instrumentation discipline across projects and proposals
- Prepare, check and approve C&I engineering documentation throughout project lifecycle
- Develop control system designs from concept through to commissioning
- Undertake software qualification of SMART devices and PLCs
- Carry out Functional Safety activities in line with industry standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511)
- Support full lifecycle delivery of control and protection systems
- Ensure designs are safe, practical, cost-effective and compliant with all applicable standards
Equipment & Procurement Management
- Prepare equipment and material requisitions for:
- Control systems
- Safety systems
- Analyser houses
- Field instrumentation and associated equipment
- Review supplier quotations and produce detailed technical bid assessments
- Manage supplier relationships and coordinate procurement
- Ensure all equipment meets ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC compliance
Installation & Commissioning
- Develop installation scopes of work for construction teams
- Support project execution and installation planning
- Provide commissioning support and witness testing
- Resolve technical issues during site implementation
- Support handover and operational readiness
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure compliance with all applicable national and international codes and legislation
- Maintain rigorous quality assurance and technical documentation
- Ensure knowledge of hazardous area installations and explosive atmosphere requirements
- Support CE marking compliance and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to risk identification, assessment and management
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- MUST HAVE:
Nuclear industry experience - demonstrated, recent background on nuclear or similar regulated infrastructure projects - Degree in relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering) - Apprenticeships with significant professional experience considered
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or demonstrable clear progress toward professional registration
- Minimum 10+ years' experience in C&I engineering role within nuclear, Oil & Gas, or similar regulated sectors
- Expert-level knowledge of:
- Control system design and implementation
- SMART devices and PLC programming and qualification
- Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511)
- Process instrumentation and field devices
- Safety instrumented systems
- Analyser selection and integration
- Strong understanding of:
- Design practices and installation requirements across process industries
- UK legislation, standards and regulatory requirements for C&I systems
- Hazardous area installations and explosive atmosphere requirements (ATEX)
- CE marking requirements (ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive, EMC)
- Risk identification, assessment and management
- HSE requirements for C&I systems
- Leadership capability — proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
- Excellent communication skills — confident engaging…
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