C&I Engineer - Functional Safety

Belcan, LLC; Warrington; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the UK is seeking a C&I Engineer with expertise in Functional Safety and a strong background in engineering design. The role involves managing complex multidisciplinary projects across various sectors including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, and Utilities. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in similar environments and a degree in EC&I Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, encouraging applications from engineers at all levels.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience as a C&I Engineer within Engineering, EPCM or EPC environments.
• Strong technical expertise in C&I engineering and design, covering various related disciplines.
• Proven knowledge of current British and International Standards.

Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality C&I engineering and design deliverables in accordance with project scope.
• Coordinates C&I engineering activities with other disciplines for integrated project outcomes.
• Applies strong knowledge of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511) throughout the design process.

Skills

C&I engineering

Functional Safety

Cross-discipline coordination

Project management

Electrical design

Instrumentation design

Education

Degree in EC&I Engineering (MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc)

Job description

C&I Engineer - Functional Safety

£65p/h Inside IR35 or £70,000 salary - Hybrid role

The EC&I Engineer plays a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality Control & Instrumentation design across complex, multi‑discipline EPCM and EPC projects. Reporting to the Lead EC&I Engineer, this individual contributes to major assignments across the UK, Europe, and potentially wider regions of the Bilfinger business.

Projects span the full lifecycle – from concept and FEED through detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning – and cover both greenfield and brownfield environments. The EC&I Engineer may lead C&I design for a single major project or manage a portfolio of diverse, multi‑sector assignments, including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Food.

Key Responsibilities

• Produces high‑quality C&I engineering and design deliverables in accordance with project scope and industry standards
• Supports the Lead Engineer in delivering designs on schedule and within budget, ensuring effective change control and cross‑discipline consistency
• Participates in internal and external design reviews, presenting technical solutions confidently and clearly
• Coordinates C&I engineering activities with Mechanical, Civil & Structural, Process, Automation and other disciplines to deliver integrated project outcomes
• Ensures all C&I design outputs meet stringent quality expectations
• Applies strong knowledge of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511) throughout the design process
• Contributes to construction, testing and commissioning activities as required to support successful project delivery (preferred)

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings:

• Over 3 years of experience as a C&I Engineer within Engineering, EPCM or EPC environments
• Strong technical expertise in C&I engineering and design, with a solid understanding of related disciplines such as Automation, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Piping and Process
• A strong grasp of both Electrical and Instrumentation design, with the capability to lead in both areas
• A degree in EC&I Engineering (MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc)
• A solid understanding of current British and International Standards
• Proven knowledge of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511)
• A results‑driven mindset, taking pride in delivering high‑quality engineering that satisfies both the Lead Engineer and the client
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a "right first time" mentality and a clear understanding of cross‑discipline dependencies
• The ability to thrive across a wide variety of project types, from straightforward tasks to highly complex, multi‑discipline challenges

Both experienced engineers and those earlier in their career are encouraged to apply, reflecting the wide range of projects delivered by the team.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.