Senior / Lead C&I Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd invites applications for a Senior / Lead C&I Engineer role in the UK, with hybrid working options across Bristol, Burton, Manchester or Glasgow. The position offers exposure to diverse, safety-critical projects across nuclear, defence, energy and utilities sectors.

You will work in the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation team, delivering process control systems, electrical design, automation and functional safety, from concept through to commissioning, and lead or

Qualifications

• Strong background in C&I engineering and safety-critical applications.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety principles.
• Experience with IEC 61511/61508 or similar standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Develop practical engineering solutions with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with customers to define requirements and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

C&I Engineering

Process Control

Functional Safety

Safety Standards

P&IDs/SLDs/BCDs

Project Leadership

Client-facing

Siemens/Rockwell familiarity

Education

Chartered status / progressing toward Chartership

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Job description

Senior / Lead C&I Engineer

Bristol, Burton, Manchester or Glasgow (Hybrid Working)

With more than 200 live projects across multiple sectors, this is an opportunity to join a consultancy where variety genuinely comes as standard. Rather than spending years working on the same technology or within a single industry, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise across a diverse range of complex engineering challenges, supporting projects spanning highly regulated and safety-critical environments.

Working within a growing Electrical, Control and Instrumentation team, you'll play a key role in the delivery of projects involving process control systems, electrical systems, automation and functional safety. Depending on your level of experience, the role can offer anything from technical leadership on major projects through to broader responsibility for mentoring engineers, managing project teams and supporting capability growth within the business.

The work is highly varied and can range from early-stage feasibility and concept studies through to detailed design, implementation and commissioning activities. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and customers, helping develop practical engineering solutions whilst ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with industry standards.

This is a consultancy environment, so strong communication skills are just as important as technical capability. You'll regularly engage with customers, develop requirements, provide technical guidance and build long-term relationships across a wide range of projects. For engineers who enjoy combining technical problem-solving with client interaction, it offers a genuine opportunity to influence both project outcomes and future business growth.

The team continues to grow and there are opportunities available for both experienced consultants and individuals operating at a more senior or leadership level. Whether your background is in nuclear, defence, energy, utilities, process industries or another safety-critical environment, you'll find yourself working on technically challenging projects where no two assignments are quite the same.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong background in Control & Instrumentation (C&I) engineering
• Experience working on process control systems and safety-critical applications
• Knowledge of Functional Safety principles
• Experience working to IEC 61511, IEC 61508 or similar functional safety standards
• Ability to develop and review engineering documentation including P&IDs, SLDs, BCDs and schematics
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through to commissioning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Experience working within consultancy, engineering services or client-facing environments
• Technical leadership, mentoring or project management experience would be advantageous
• Understanding of automation platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell or similar would be beneficial
• Chartered status or progress towards Chartership would be advantageous
• Experience within nuclear, defence, energy, utilities or other highly regulated sectors would be beneficial

Please note: candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Sponsorship is not available for this position