Principal C&I Engineer (Fire & Gas Systems)

LMR Resourcing; New Ferry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal C&I Engineer specializing in Fire and Gas Systems. This role involves leading the design of fire and gas systems and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have relevant degree qualifications and experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Renewable Energy sectors. The position is hybrid and deemed outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Must be degree qualified.
• Chartered status desired but not essential.
• Fire and Gas experience at both FEED and detailed design stages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of fire and gas systems.
• Performing safety specification and certification.
• Selecting and specifying instruments for compliance.
• Designing C&I systems for fire and gas detection.
• Responsible for hazardous area instrumentation.

Skills

Fire and Gas experience

Design specification

Safety instrumented systems

C&I equipment application

Familiarity with UK safety regulations

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Principal C&I Engineer (Fire & Gas Systems) - Contract - West Wales / Hybrid
Location: West Wales / Hybrid
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Renewable Energy, Hydrogen and Nuclear sectors. Fire and Gas experience at both FEED and detailed design stages is essential. TUV Certified status would be a bonus, though not essential.
Our client is based in West Wales and can accommodate a hybrid working pattern.

Role & Responsibilities

• Leading the design of fire and gas systems, including design specifications, cause and effect diagrams, and system architecture.
• Performing safety specification and certification of safety instrumented systems.
• Selecting and specifying instruments suitable to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Designing C&I systems with a specific focus on fire and gas detection and suppression systems.
• Responsible for design of cause and effect diagrams, hazardous area instrumentation, and safety regulations in high‑risk environments.
• Carry out SIL Verification using simplified equations.
• Checking the quality of design work to ensure compliance with agreed client design specifications.
• Preparation and checking of deliverables including drawings, schedules, datasheets, specifications, (input to control philosophies and narratives if applicable).
• Development of C&I standard procedures, templates and protocols for consulting activities.
• Responsible for engineering design and assessment in line with client expectations as well as supporting others within the team.
• May be required to provide input into HAZOP / HAZIDs.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Must be degree qualified, chartered status desired but not essential.
• Fire and Gas experience at both FEED and detailed design stages is essential.
• Previously worked on design projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochem, or Renewable Energy industries.
• Experience of C&I equipment and its application in conventional and safety applications.
• Familiarity with relevant UK safety regulations and standards.
• TUV Certification would be a distinct advantage, but not essential.

Additional Information

The role is deemed as outside IR35.