Senior / Principal C&I Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior / Principal C&I Engineer. This role involves managing high-profile engineering projects, delivering innovative control and instrumentation solutions. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineering and have experience in control system design, testing, and commissioning. The company offers a competitive salary, various benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Annual Bonus (Up to 30%)

36 days holiday

Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution)

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-profile engineering projects.
• Proficient in developing I/O schedules and instrument indexes.
• Ability to guide and mentor engineers in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept through to commissioning on time and budget.
• Produce and review detailed control system designs.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients ensuring expectations are met.

Skills

Control system design

Testing and commissioning

Project management

Technical reporting

Budget management

Education

Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineering

Job description

Senior / Principal C&I Engineer

Construction/ Civil

£55,000 - £67000 + Private Medical + Annual Bonus (Up to 30%) + Excellent Company Benefits + 36 days holiday +12% pension

Location - Hemel Hempstead or Kingsbury

Are you an experienced Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineer looking to work for an industry leader hat has won multiple awards as the UK's Best Workplace?

Do you want to work for a company that offers continuous specialized and OEM training/ development throughout your career?

Do you have experience with Control system design, testing, and commissioning?

In this role, you will be managing high-profile engineering projects, delivering cutting-edge control and instrumentation solutions. Lead from design to commissioning, ensuring every system meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and project management skills to an industry-leading company

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The Role:

• Manage projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery aligned with high HSSEQ standards

• Produce and review detailed control system designs, I/O schedules, instrument indexes, and test plans
• Guide and mentor engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and lead design reviews
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring expectations are managed and met
• Prepare tenders, review bids, track spend, and approve project-related payments
• Supervise construction phases and commissioning activities, driving safety and quality at every step

The Person:

• Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Controls Engineering
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with:
  • Control system design, testing, and commissioning

• Developing I/O schedules and instrument indexes
• Multidisciplinary project environments and client engagement
• Tendering, technical reporting, and budget management

The Benefits

• Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Private Medical Cover
• 36 days holiday
• Annual Bonus (Up to 30%)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• Ongoing training and development
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Various well-being initiatives

Reference Number: BBBH261160
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