C&I Engineer

Job Title: Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer - Nuclear/Defence
Location: AWE Burghfield (On-Site, Full-Time)
Contract: 12 Months - Outside IR35
Day Rate: -600 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Employer: Tier 1 Contractor

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join our team delivering critical projects on the AWE Burghfield site. This is a full-time, site-based role working on high-integrity nuclear/defence infrastructure, ensuring compliance with stringent safety, quality, and technical standards.
The successful candidate will be a C&I specialist (we may consider EC&I applicants, but the role is C&I-focused) with a proven track record in delivering instrumentation, control systems, and associated engineering packages in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead C&I design, specification, and verification activities in line with project requirements.
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  Oversee installation, commissioning, and testing of C&I systems.
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  Ensure compliance with nuclear site licence conditions, relevant legislation, and industry standards.
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  Interface with design, construction, commissioning, and client teams.
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  Provide technical input on control systems, instrumentation, and safety systems.
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  Produce and review technical documentation, including design reports, test procedures, and operating instructions.
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  Support hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and safety case requirements.

Essential Requirements

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  Active SC Clearance (cannot consider applicants without this).
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  Significant nuclear and/or defence sector experience.
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  Strong background in C&I engineering (EC&I candidates considered if C&I-focused).
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  Knowledge of relevant standards (BS EN, IEC, etc.) and safety integrity level (SIL) requirements.
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  Experience in the full lifecycle of C&I systems - from design through commissioning.
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  Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary project team.

Contract Details

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  Duration: 12 Months (potential for extension)
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  IR35: Outside IR35
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  Rate: -600/day
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  Hours: Full-time, on-site at AWE Burghfield
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  Start: Immediate / ASAP

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