Lead C&I Engineer – Physical Integration

Jobtailor; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks a senior C&I engineer to own the full lifecycle of control and instrumentation systems with emphasis on physical integration, panel design, and cabling. You will develop detailed specifications, support design reviews, and collaborate with process, mechanical and layout teams to ensure safe, compliant installations.

The role requires strong experience across safety‑critical C&I systems, familiarity with IEC standards and a track record in delivering

Qualifications

• Proven experience across the design and implementation lifecycle of C&I systems in highly regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of C&I system physical integration, including panel design, cabling and installation documentation.
• Experience across the full lifecycle of safety‑ and process‑critical C&I systems including specification, design, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across the full lifecycle of C&I systems with focus on physical integration and installation definition
• Develop detailed technical specifications and support design reviews
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, systems and layout engineering teams
• Produce standards and specifications for control panels and wiring schedules
• Develop C&I architecture, I/O lists, loop diagrams and design drawings
• Maintain configuration control and traceability across C&I packages
• Apply IEC cybersecurity principles in secure digital I&C design
• Lead problem‑solving activities and provide expert technical guidance
• Support installation, commissioning and operational readiness during project delivery

Skills

C&I design

Panel design

Cable management

HAZOP

FMEA

V&V

Cybersecurity

Regulatory standards

Systems engineering

Installation documentation

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation eng degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across the full lifecycle of C&I systems with focus on physical integration, installation definition, panel engineering and cable management
• Develop detailed technical specifications, support design reviews, ensure compliance with relevant standards, and guide the integration of C&I systems within the wider plant architecture
• Work with process, mechanical, systems and layout engineering teams to ensure all physical C&I elements are coordinated effectively
• Produce standards and specifications for control panels, ancillary equipment, cable management, instrument datasheets, wiring schedules, installation, commissioning and test procedures
• Develop C&I architecture, I/O lists, loop diagrams, cause‑and‑effect logic and detailed design drawings
• Maintain configuration control and requirements traceability across all C&I physical integration packages
• Apply cybersecurity principles (IEC 62645) in the design of secure digital I&C systems
• Lead problem‑solving activities and provide expert technical guidance for physical C&I design integration
• Support installation, commissioning and operational readiness during project delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience across the design and implementation lifecycle of C&I systems in highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive or Oil & Gas, with an understanding of system and component qualification principles
• Strong knowledge of C&I system physical integration, including panel design, cabling, termination, routing, junction boxes, instrumentation and detailed installation documentation
• Experience across the full lifecycle of safety‑or process‑critical C&I systems including specification, design, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Knowledge of installation and commissioning of electrical, control and instrumentation systems
• Strong understanding of designing systems resilient to faults (redundancy, diversity, defensive design principles)
• Practical knowledge of standards including IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508, BS 7671, BS 7430, BS 62305 and related codes
• Familiarity with standards such as BS 60709, BS 5839, BS 62061, BS 13849 and associated safety, electrical and environmental qualification requirements
• Understanding of ATEX, DSEAR, radiation control measures and environmental design constraints
• Experience supporting safety assessments, assurance activities and regulatory engagement
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including interactions with gas, water, chemical, fire protection, HVAC and mechanical handling systems
• Strong systems engineering and V&V capability, including HAZOP, FMEA, FAT/SAT and traceability management
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly and concisely
• Degree‑qualified in electrical, control or instrumentation engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the design and implementation of Control and Instrumentation (C&I) systems, with a strong focus on physical integration, compliance with industry standards, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in developing technical specifications, managing configuration control, and applying cybersecurity principles to ensure the resilience and safety of systems.