Principal C&I Engineer

Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements:

• At least 7 years experience in systems engineering, ideally in a highly regulated industry such as nuclear
• Technical expertise in relevant software packages, such as SCADA, PLC and HMI systems
• Understanding of project management principles, including cost control and client management
• Experience applying systems engineering principles, methodologies and integration processes
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, processes and procedures
• Experience with software development and hardware integration, including working on client sites
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and support the bidding process
• Proven leadership and management ability

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve system architectures, designs and detailed specifications to meet client requirements
• Own technical solutions from concept through delivery, ensuring quality, performance and compliance
• Lead system testing and validation, and oversee technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans and operator manuals
• Lead technical discussions with project teams, resolve issues, and plan and lead site commissioning
• Manage project resources, budgets and timesheet authorisation, including technical sign-off during the bidding process
• Build and maintain client relationships, lead project meetings and act as the technical point of contact
• Coach, mentor and guide the team, supporting continuous learning and development
• Work closely with software, hardware, workshop and project management teams to ensure successful delivery

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• PLC

More:

We are recruiting a Principal C&I Engineer for a hybrid role in Sheffield. Our client has more than 50 years of experience in digital transformation and system integration, delivering solutions across the energy, nuclear and industrial manufacturing sectors. The role offers a basic salary of £70,000–£80,000, depending on experience; 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days; hybrid working with 2 days from home per week; flexible start and finish times, plus Flexi Fridays; a 4.5% employer pension contribution subject to a 5% employee contribution; an Employee Health Cash Plan; life assurance; and paid professional membership fees.

last updated 42 week of 2026