Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects in the nuclear sector. This role offers the chance to drive significant advancements in engineering, ensuring compliance with high standards while managing diverse teams and client relationships. Enjoy a flexible work environment that prioritizes work-life balance and professional development. If you're passionate about contributing to net zero goals and advancing your career in a dynamic field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Medical Cover

Enhanced Parental Leave Pay

Employee Assistance Programs

Professional Development Reimbursement

Paid Volunteering Time

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in C&I or relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery teams across the project lifecycle.
• Own and manage project budgets and client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Systems Integration

Technical Reporting

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Control & Instrumentation

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Engineering Design Standards

Job description

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Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer, Gloucester

Client: Jacobs

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 050a18d43409

Job Views: 6

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Jacobs is currently recruiting for a Principal C&I Engineer to join our Nuclear Power and Engineering Technical Services (NPETS) business. NPETS is entering an exciting phase of opportunity by supporting our key client’s UK nuclear fleet through a business transformation and by supporting many small and advanced modular reactor developers to develop their designs. Our nuclear work is varied covering Concept Development, New Build, Generation, Life Extension and Defueling, our capabilities are in demand across the nuclear sector.

On joining the NPETS business in Jacobs, you will be part of a global company driving innovation in multiple sectors, benefiting from the knowledge and advice of over 350 EC&I engineers in the UK, and contributing to net zero carbon goals in the UK and internationally.

This role will be based at one of our UK NPETS offices (Warrington, Newcastle, Knutsford, Gloucester, Dorchester or Didcot). We prioritize flexibility and are open to flexible working patterns. Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the Responsible Engineer on projects.
• Lead project delivery teams across the project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to installation and commissioning.
• Own and manage project budgets.
• Build and manage client relationships, leveraging those relationships for continued opportunities and new business leads.
• Work on systems integration, testing and validation of PLC, SCADA, and simulator systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of implementing engineering designs and understanding standards and regulatory compliance in an engineering environment.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.
• Simplify complex problems and build valuable relationships.

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• Degree qualified or equivalent (e.g., HNC/HND with significant experience) in C&I or a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body.
• Previous team leadership, technical lead, or Responsible Engineer experience.
• Awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures, components, and relevant design and assessment guidelines (or principles from other highly regulated industries).
• Understanding of standards such as IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226, ONR SAPs / TAGS.
• Experience in the systematic design lifecycle of C&I systems, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of safety or process-critical I&C Systems.
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware or software-based control systems for industrial equipment.
• Motivated team player with ability to meet deadlines and communicate project progress.
• Strong communication skills to articulate information to diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development.