Senior C&I Engineer

Urenco Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 161,179,000 - 188,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Urenco Ltd invites a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join the Capenhurst site for FEED and design work across global projects. The role focuses on Conceptual and Basic Design, with oversight of third-party providers and adherence to CPT requirements.

You will help develop design standards, uphold safety and regulatory requirements, and support plant design, asset management, and CapEx planning within a nuclear enrichment context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Expert with in-depth knowledge of C&I and automation.
• Proven track record delivering complex FEED and conceptual/basic designs.
• Minimum of 3 years in a lead engineer role.
• Experience modelling & simulating integrated process systems.
• Ability to analyse measurement data and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture and drive learning.
• Lead advanced plant design with latest technology and safety features.
• Lead, prepare and advise on C&I design across projects.
• Deliver high-quality Conceptual and Basic Design deliverables.
• Provide oversight of system integrator design and CPT requirements.
• Define CPT design standards aligned with safety expectations.

Skills

C&I

Automation

Modelling & simulation

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior C&I Engineer Location: Capenhurst Duration:12 months Rates: £60-£70 per hour, inside via umbrella

We are seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer (Design Engineering) to join our Group Design Engineering team based at Urenco's Capenhurst site. In this role, you will deliver Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services, including technical feasibility and Best Available Technology (BAT) studies, for a variety of Urenco projects globally. As the Senior C&I Engineer, you will oversee the Conceptual and Basic Design of new builds or facility modifications, providing direction and oversight to third-party engineering service providers to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will also play a crucial role in developing Urenco's design standards to meet world-class safety and regulatory requirements, helping Urenco maintain its position as a preferred supplier within the nuclear enrichment sector. Your expertise will inform plant design specifications, asset management strategies, CapEx planning, and safety protocols, enhancing our safety and operational efficiency. At Urenco, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for you to realise your potential. If you feel you meet most, but not all, of the requirements, we encourage you to apply, as we value diverse experience and provide exceptional training and development. You'll also have the opportunity to be mentored by some of the industry's most knowledgeable professionals.

What you’ll do:

• Promote Safety Culture: Drive a proactive safety culture, conducting thorough analyses and fostering a learning mindset based on industry experience.
• Advanced Plant Design: Ensure that plant designs incorporate the latest technology and safety features aligned with industry best practices and nuclear sector insights.
• C&I Design Engineering: Lead, prepare, and advise the evaluation of Control & Instrumentation design on multiple projects, support feasibility studies, option analyses, and BAT studies.
• Conceptual and Basic Design Delivery: Lead and prepare high-quality Conceptual and Basic Design engineering deliverables and Specifications for Core Plant Technology (CPT) with a focus on the C&I discipline.
• Project Oversight and Quality Assurance: Provide direction acting as the intelligent customer and provide oversight for system integrator detailed design execution, ensuring high quality delivery and adherence to CPT basic design requirements.
• Technical Excellence: Define and maintain CPT design expertise according to Urenco's high safety standards and the latest technological advances in design.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Specialist Knowledge: Recognised as an expert with in-depth knowledge and excellent problem-solving skills in C&I and automation.
• Proven Experience: Demonstrable track record of delivering complex design projects, including FEED and conceptual and basic designs for process facilities.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a lead engineer role.
• Modelling and Simulation Skills: Proficiency in modelling and simulating integrated process systems (static and dynamic), considering mechanical and process requirements.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to apply expertise and past experience to solve challenges and contribute to organisational learning.
• C&I Expertise: Strong knowledge of C&I (automation) within the process industry.
• Data Analysis: Competency in analysing measurement data from complex process systems to troubleshoot, optimise performance, and determine root causes of events.

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