Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description Overview Do you thrive on solving complex problems, guiding others, and designing safer, more intelligent systems that stand up to tomorrow’s challenges? At AtkinsRéalis, we’re expanding our C&I capability across Nuclear New Build, Decommissioning, Reactor Operations and Fusion. If you’re energised by applying and sharing your technical expertise and leading others to enable delivery excellence to our clients, you’ll be right at home here. Your role Lead multidisciplinary design across the full lifecycle, from concept to commissioning. Own key C&I deliverables: specifications, control philosophies, basis of design, instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, i I/O lists, and technical substantiation reports. Develop control system architectures, including I/O allocation, communication protocols, network topologies and cybersecurity considerations. Ensure safety and compliance through contributions to HAZOPs, SIL assessments, HAZAN and FMEA and application of functional safety standards (BS EN 61508/61511/61513). Support procurement, construction, installation and commissioning with clear documentation and technical leadership. Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the growth of our C&I capability. Act as a trusted technical point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Contribute to bids and early project development through schedule preparation, risk management and technical input. About you A degree (or equivalent) in Instrumentation or Control engineering. Significant experience delivering C&I engineering across complex or safety critical projects Strong understanding of instrumentation selection and qualification safety instrumented systems, nuclear safety principles, EMC and process control . Working knowledge of IEC/BS standards and functional safety frameworks. Clear communication, collaborative working style and the ability to influence and guide others. Motivation to innovate, improve processes and contribute to a growing technical community. Salary range: £52k –£67k, subject to experience. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage. #NucElecC&I Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. 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