The Opportunity Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services. The Project We are now looking to build the Control & Instrumentation capability within PPP across all our Projects The Role We are now expecting several projects to have exciting opportunities to recruit a Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join the team in either Birchwood or Cumbria. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ROLES ARE EXPECTED TO START LATER THIS YEAR/ EARLY PART OF 2027. As a Senior C&I Engineer your responsibilities will include: * Lead the development and delivery of Control & Instrumentation engineering solutions across all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to commissioning and handover. * Produce, review and approve C&I engineering deliverables in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards and client engineering procedures. * Manage the C&I design configuration baseline, ensuring design changes are appropriately assessed, controlled and implemented. * Provide technical oversight of control systems, instrumentation systems, functional safety requirements and associated plant interfaces. * Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure design compliance, resolve technical queries and support testing and acceptance activities. * Coordinate C&I engineering activities with other disciplines through BIM and multidisciplinary design reviews to ensure effective system integration. * Ensure design solutions remain aligned with safety case requirements, functional requirements and project objectives, supporting verification and validation activities. * Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and graduates within the discipline. * Support commissioning, testing and handover activities, providing technical leadership to resolve complex engineering issues. As a Senior C&I Engineer you will have: * BEng/MEng degree in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a relevant discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience supported by an HNC/HND qualification. * Professionally registered, or working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution. * Significant experience in a C&I engineering role within Nuclear or another highly regulated industry. * Demonstrable experience leading the production and review of C&I engineering deliverables for complex engineering projects. * Strong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation systems, functional safety principles and relevant industry standards. * Experience managing technical interfaces and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities. * Experience working with supply chain partners and providing technical oversight of supplier design activities. * Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer in Warrington employer: Amentum
As a leading engineering organisation in the nuclear sector, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, integrity, and collaboration. Our culture fosters a supportive environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of their projects, ensuring meaningful contributions to high-stakes, safety-critical systems. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, we offer a rewarding workplace that values every individual's input and promotes a strong sense of community.
