C&I and Functional Safety ConsultantSalary: 65,000 - 75,000 + Excellent Benefits (Dependent on experience) Locations: Bristol, Manchester, or Glasgow Work Model: Hybrid (Flexible mix of office, client sites, and home working)Due to the sensitive nature of the projects involved, candidates must be eligible (UK Citizenship required) and willing to undergo pre-employment screening to achieve UK National Security Vetting clearance.The Company:Our client is a premier, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy renowned for solving complex, mission-critical engineering challenges across high-hazard and regulated sectors. Role OverviewAs an Experienced C&I and Functional Safety Consultant, you will lead and deliver a diverse range of high-profile projects-from small scoping and feasibility studies for site upgrades to complex process plant designs across Civil Nuclear, Defence Facilities, COMAH sites, Renewable Energy, and Energy Storage Systems. You will act as both a technical lead and client-facing partner, managing multi-disciplinary engineering interfaces, delivering novel control and safety system designs, and leading technical project teams to ensure safety-critical standards are met on time and on budget.Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Technical Leadership: Lead C&I projects through the full lifecycle-from concept design to commissioning-managing project teams, timelines, and budgets.Control & Safety Systems: Design novel process control systems and accompanying safety systems for safety-critical environments.Drive innovation projects, transitioning new systems and technologies from early concept through to formal acceptance.Oversee, produce, verify, and approve electrical reports, specifications, and detailed design drawings (SLDs, P&IDs, BCDs, schematics).Client Engagement: Manage client relationships to define requirements, negotiate technical scope, manage project risks, and deliver progress reporting.Mentorship: Mentor and develop junior electrical and C&I engineers within the team.Essential RequirementsEducation: MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience/qualification).Functional Safety Standards: Solid experience leading safety-critical solutions aligned with standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13849, DO-178, or DO-254.Quality & Communication: Experience working under ISO 9001 quality standards, paired with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Leadership: Proven track record in technical project leadership and team mentoring.Desirable Skills & ExperienceExperience within the Nuclear domain or interfacing with UK regulators (e.g., Formal Functional Safety accreditation (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Professional).Awareness of industrial Cyber Security standards (e.g., Flexible Working: True commitment to flexible, hybrid working arrangements.Financial & Perks: Competitive base salary, performance-linked bonus scheme, share purchase scheme, and season ticket loans.Time Off: 25 days' annual leave + holiday purchase scheme.Health & Security: Private healthcare membership, life assurance, and cycle-to-work scheme.Professional Development: Paid membership fees for professional institutions, direct support toward achieving Chartership, and structured career development.Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website. Permanent
Functional Safety Consultant (Permanent) in Bristol employer: Gold Group
Join a leading Facilities Management organisation in Birmingham, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive benefits including a generous salary, car allowance, and extensive learning opportunities, we foster a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to corporate social responsibility and employee assistance programmes ensures a fulfilling and rewarding workplace for all team members.
