C&I Engineer Functional Safety

Belcan; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Dental Plan Cover

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Death in Service Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced C&I Engineer in Warrington for pivotal roles in delivering high-quality design across complex projects. You'll engage in various stages from concept through to commissioning, focusing on sectors including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, and Utilities. The ideal candidate has a degree in EC&I Engineering and over 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in Functional Safety and multidisciplinary collaboration. Enjoy benefits like personal development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience as a C&I Engineer in Engineering, EPCM, or EPC environments.
• Strong grasp of Electrical and Instrumentation design.
• Understanding of current British and International Standards.
• Degree in EC&I Engineering (MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc).
• Solid understanding of British and International Standards.
• Proven knowledge of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511).

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality Controls & Instrumentation engineering and design deliverables.
• Coordinate C&I engineering activities with multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply strong knowledge of Functional Safety throughout the design process.
• Apply Functional Safety knowledge throughout the design process and support delivery.

Skills

C&I engineering

Functional Safety knowledge

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Understanding of related disciplines (Automation, Mechanical, etc.)

Piping

Process

Mechanical

Civil

Structural

Functional Safety

Education

Degree in EC&I Engineering (MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc)

Job description

Overview

Location: Warrington – Hybrid (3 days in office)

Job type: Permanent and Contract (Inside IR35)

Our client, an engineering company, are seeking an experienced C&I Engineer - Functional Safety for a permanent and contract position in Warrington. This role is placed within Oil & Gas, Construction or highly regulated industry.

We have both contract and staff positions available.

Role

As a EC&I Engineer you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality Control & Instrumentation design across complex, multidiscipline EPCM and EPC projects. You will work on projects spanning full lifecycle — from concept and FEED through detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning — and cover both greenfield and brownfield environments. The EC&I Engineer may lead C&I design for a single major project or manage a portfolio of diverse, multisector assignments, including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Food.

Key Responsibilities

As a EC&I Engineer you will produce high quality Controls & Instrumentation engineering and design deliverables and support the Lead Engineer in delivering designs on schedule. You will participate in internal and external design reviews, presenting technical solutions.

You will coordinate C&I engineering activities with Mechanical, Civil & Structural, Process, Automation and ensure all C&I design outputs meet stringent quality expectations. You will apply strong knowledge of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511) throughout the design process.

You will contribute to construction, testing and commissioning activities as required to support successful project delivery (preferred).

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings:

• Over 3 years of experience as a C&I Engineer within Engineering, EPCM or EPC environments
• Strong technical expertise in C&I engineering and design, with a solid understanding of related disciplines such as Automation, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Piping and Process
• A strong grasp of both Electrical and Instrumentation design, with the capability to lead in both areas
• A degree in EC&I Engineering (MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc)
• A solid understanding of current British and International Standards
• Proven knowledge of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511)
• Both experienced engineers and those earlier in their career are encouraged to apply, reflecting the wide range of projects delivered by the team.

Benefits for staff position

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will enjoy benefits such as 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Dental Plan Cover, 5% Employer Pension Contribution, Death in Service Cover, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Access to benefit portal, and Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply using the link.