Pay Range: £60,000–£78,750
Role Title: Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer
About the Role
The Control & Instrumentation (C&I) team is responsible for delivering safe, secure and technically robust control, protection and monitoring systems across the power station. As a Lead C&I Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across the full design and development lifecycle of C&I systems for the SMR nuclear power plant, including system architecture, sub‑system design, component specification, design/selection and integration to realise the fully verified design of the power station. You will drive cross‑functional engineering collaboration, guide teams in structured systems‑engineering methodologies, and ensure technical decisions are robust, compliant and aligned with overall plant architecture and programme objectives.
Responsibilities
- Translate high‑level requirements into C&I system specifications
- Work with C&I Functional Architects on system design and implementation requirements
- Liaise across engineering disciplines to integrate system functionality and performance needs
- Assess and substantiate that C&I system designs meet all technical and regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508 and associated standards
- Produce verification and validation plans, including defining test programmes for requirement satisfaction
- Support lifecycle policies and procedures related to C&I system development
- Support procurement, operations and maintenance considerations for C&I equipment
- Contribute to safety case development and participate in regulatory engagement
- Act as a responsible designer or intelligent customer, depending on task
- Deliver agreed work programmes and oversee contract partners where applicable
- Coach and mentor less‑experienced engineers, providing technical leadership across the discipline
Key Skills Required
- Previous experience within the nuclear industry is preferable. However, we welcome applicants with a proven record across the design and implementation lifecycle of C&I systems in a highly regulated environment (e.g., Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Oil & Gas), including an understanding of system and component qualification.
- We recognise that C&I is a broad discipline, and we welcome applicants with design and development experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Systems engineering methodologies, including requirements management and systems integration
- Design safety assessments and assurance activities
- Protection systems – hardwired or programmable
- Analogue electronics design and FPGA development
- Industrial plant process control systems and automation
- C&I instrumentation
- Data management and processing systems – DCS, SCADA, PLCs or FPGA‑based platforms
- Physical integration of C&I plant – panels, junction boxes, installation and wiring design
- Cabling design and management including specification, routing, terminations, installation, commissioning and testing
- Environmental qualification – EMI/RFI, DSEAR, ATEX and related performance standards
- Deep knowledge and experience across the lifecycle of safety‑or process‑critical C&I systems
- Strong understanding of designing systems resilient to faults (redundancy, diversity etc.)
- Practical knowledge of relevant industry standards including IEC 61513, IEC 61226 and IEC 61508
- Strong communication skills, able to present complex information clearly, including to regulators
- Experience providing technical oversight and discharging the intelligent customer role
- Degree‑qualified in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control systems or mechatronics (or equivalent experience)
Location
Hybrid working with one of the following primary sites: Derby, Manchester or Warrington.
Salary and Package
The salary band is £60,000–£78,750, dependent on skills, values, and knowledge you bring. Some flexibility with starting salary is possible in exceptional cases. There is potential for the role to develop further in due course.
Benefits Include
- Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
- Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
- Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
- Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters
Selection Process
The closing date for this role is 26th July 2026. The process will consist of an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, followed by shortlisting and first‑round interviews shortly after.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Application Process
- Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
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