Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Contract - Outside of scope of IR35
Location: Manchester (with occasional site or client visits)
Hybrif - 2 days pwe week in office
Duration: 12 months
We’re supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of projects across the energy sector and are looking for an experienced Senior C&I Engineer to provide expert engineering input across concept, FEED, and EPCm phases.
You’ll join a collaborative, multi-discipline environment, supporting major clients across Oil & Gas, Hydrogen, and emerging low-carbon sectors—with further opportunities across Nuclear, Defence, and Transport.
The Role
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Provide technical leadership for C&I engineering across projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
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Prepare, review, and approve key documentation, including equipment specifications, scopes of work, and requisitions for instrumentation, safety systems, and control systems
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Carry out supplier reviews, technical bid evaluations, and support procurement decisions
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Ensure compliance with national and international standards, including ATEX, PED, LVD, and EMC directives
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Contribute to full lifecycle C&I development including protection systems, PLCs, and SMART device qualification
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Undertake tasks related to functional safety and ageing/obsolescence management where required
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Engage with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to align on design expectations and risk management
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Promote safety, reliability, and compliance at every stage of the engineering lifecycle
What You’ll Bring
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Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Control Engineering; relevant apprenticeships considered
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Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or actively working towards it)
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5+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Hydrogen, Nuclear, or Water sectors
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Strong working knowledge of UK legislation, CE marking, and equipment installation in hazardous areas
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Familiarity with HSE risk identification, management, and functional safety principles
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Technically confident with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Motivated, delivery-focused, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact energy projects with a strong, forward-thinking engineering team. If you’re a versatile and technically capable C&I Engineer looking to contribute to industry-leading programmes, we’d love to hear from you.
