Senior C&I & Functional Safety Consultant

Frazer-Nash Consultancy; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Company pension

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Professional development

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Rail season ticket loan

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking an Experienced C&I and Functional Safety Consultant to lead projects across civil nuclear, defence, renewable energy and storage sectors. You will design and deliver safety-critical process control solutions, manage documentation, and mentor electrical engineers.

Hybrid working across multiple UK locations is available, with opportunities for progression. The role requires leading complex projects, strong EC&I knowledge, and experience with safety standards.

Qualifications

• MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong practical knowledge of process control systems and EC&I documents (SLDs, P&IDs, BCDs, schematics).
• Experience leading safety-critical systems per IEC 61508/61511, ISO 13849, DO-178/DO-254.
• Experience with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mentoring and development of electrical engineers; technical leadership on projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&I projects from concept design through commissioning.
• Deliver innovative safety-critical system designs and control solutions.
• Produce and approve electrical reports, specifications, and detailed drawings.
• Manage project timelines and budgets; report progress and risks to clients.
• Interface with regulators and ensure compliance across projects.

Skills

Safety-critical systems

Process control

EC&I documents

Project leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring engineers

Regulatory interfaces

Education

MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Pilz PAS4000

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking an Experienced C&I and Functional Safety Consultant to lead projects across civil nuclear, defence, renewable energy and storage sectors. You will design and deliver safety-critical process control solutions, manage documentation, and mentor electrical engineers.

Hybrid working across multiple UK locations is available, with opportunities for progression. The role requires leading complex projects, strong EC&I knowledge, and experience with safety standards.