Senior Control & Instrumentation Design Engineer

Quest Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Manchester is seeking a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer to lead the development of functional specifications for plant control systems. The role involves collaborating with architects and system owners to ensure system requirements are met. Candidates should have experience in Nuclear PWR operations, systems engineering methodologies, and technical ownership. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering domain.

Qualifications

• Experience with Nuclear Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) plant operation and control.
• Demonstrable understanding of systems engineering approaches.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of C&I functional specifications.
• Collaborate with C&I architects and system owners.
• Support technical decision-making and ensure cross-disciplinary alignment.

Skills

C&I Systems Design Expertise

System Engineering Expertise

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

IBM DOORS

Polarian

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

As a Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer within the Functional Requirements team, you will lead on the development of the C&I functional specifications for systems. Your work will capture and define the plant’s control functions, ensuring they are structured, and translated into implementable system requirements.

The role includes collaborating closely with C&I architects, system owners, and plant capability teams, supporting technical decision-making and ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment.

Work Experience

C&I Systems Design Expertise

Experience of Nuclear Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) plant operation and control, or similar industrial experience of plant/system control.

Experience in the systematic design lifecycle of C&I system, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of power station C&I systems together with understanding of the principles of designing systems to be functionally resilient to faults (such as redundancy and diversity).

Knowledge of principles and concepts, including appropriate industry standards (such as IEC 61508, IEC 61513, IEC 61226 for nuclear industry

System Engineering Expertise

Demonstrable understanding of applying a systems engineering approach to design.

Logical mindset and approach to tackling problems.

Experience with key systems engineering methodologies (e.g. Holistic requirements model, Pugh matrix, interface management)

Experience in requirements management or structured verification and use of requirements management tools (e.g. IBM DOORS, Polarian etc).

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools

Interpersonal Skills

Experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders including regulatory bodies.

Experience of engaging and working with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of working with internal and external customers, understanding their requirements, and providing solutions that are in line with relevant good industry practices.

Experience of technical ownership and working together. An ability to work with and coach junior members in the team.