Principal C&I Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Principal C&I Engineer in Manchester on a 12-month contract. You will lead C&I design across the full project lifecycle, provide technical leadership, and mentor engineers on safety-critical projects.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days at home), a rate of up to £65 per hour Ltd Outside IR35, and an ASAP start for a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Extensive C&I design experience across full project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of IEC 61511 & IEC 61508.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Knowledge of instrumentation installation in hazardous environments.
• Understanding of ATEX, PED, LV Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC requirements.
• Experience with risk management, HSE, project reporting and KPIs.
• Familiar with UK CDM regulations.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&I design activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.
• Review and approve designs for safety-critical projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary interfaces and project reporting.

Skills

C&I design

SIS (IEC 61511/61508)

Team leadership

Hazardous environments

ATEX/PED/EMC

Risk management/HSE

KPIs & change management

UK CDM regulations

Stakeholder communication

SC/BPSS clearance

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Principal C&I Engineer

Manchester (Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) | Up to £65 per Hour Ltd (Outside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | 40-Hour Week | ASAP Start

We're recruiting for an experienced Principal C&I Engineer to support a major nuclear fuel enrichment programme. This is a long-term contract offering hybrid working and a competitive £65 per hour Ltd (Outside IR35) rate.

The Role

You'll lead C&I design activities across the full project lifecycle, providing technical leadership, managing multidisciplinary interfaces, reviewing and approving designs, and mentoring engineers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions on safety-critical projects.

Essential Experience

• Extensive C&I engineering design experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (IEC 61511 & IEC 61508).
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Knowledge of instrumentation installation within hazardous/explosive process environments.
• Understanding of ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance.
• Experience with engineering risk management, HSE requirements, project reporting, KPIs and change management.
• Good understanding of UK engineering regulations, including CDM.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current SC or BPSS Clearance, or the ability to obtain SC Clearance.

Desirable

• Previous experience working on nuclear fuel enrichment projects or within the wider nuclear industry.
• Experience working on highly regulated process plants.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
• Valid Safety Passport or equivalent.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.

Contract Details

• Location: Manchester (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: 40 per week
• Rate: Up to £65 per hour Ltd (Outside IR35)