Principal C&I Engineer

Principal C&I Engineer

Location:

Manchester

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time

Rate:
Competitive, dependent on experience. Can be outside IR35 subject to checks.

This principal role offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering projects within highly regulated uranium enrichment processes, where safety, quality, and innovation are at the forefront. UK SC (security clearance) is essential.

• Lead and deliver C&I engineering design activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Act as the discipline focal point for projects, providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Manage discipline budgets, resource allocation, and project deliverables.
• Produce, review, check, and approve engineering documentation and design outputs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Support tendering activities, scope definition, estimates, and technical proposals.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs, change management, carbon tracking, and risk and opportunity reporting.
• Identify and resolve complex technical and delivery challenges.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers within the team, supporting career progression and technical excellence.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to HSE requirements.

• Extensive engineering design experience covering the complete engineering lifecycle from tendering through to project close-out.
• Strong expertise in the specification and design of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in accordance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511.
• Proven leadership, line management, and mentoring experience.
• Detailed knowledge of instrumentation installation requirements within process plants, including hazardous and potentially explosive area installations.
• Experience with CE marking requirements and associated legislation, including:
  • ATEX
  • Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
  • Low Voltage Directive
  • Machinery Directive
  • EMC Compliance
• Strong understanding of risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and HSE requirements.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks relevant to engineering design, including CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing project performance metrics, reporting, change control, and risk management processes.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while driving project delivery and technical excellence.

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (minimum 2:1 preferred) or equivalent industry experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or working towards professional registration.
• Valid Safety Passport or equivalent industry-recognised certification.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects.
• Professional development and support towards continued chartership and career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
  
  Commitment to employee wellbeing and continuous learning.