At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of innovative communication systems for next-gen nuclear power.
- Company: Join a pioneering engineering programme in the nuclear sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, flexible benefits, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working with opportunities for career growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on clean energy and contribute to the UK's net-zero goals.
- Qualifications: Experience in ICT systems and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63600 - 83500 £ per year.
Morson are recruiting for a Lead C&I Engineer to join one of the UK's most exciting and innovative engineering programmes. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of next-generation Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology, helping to deliver the communication and information systems that will support the safe, secure and reliable operation of future nuclear power stations. The programme represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to the design and deployment of a new generation of low-carbon nuclear power, supporting the UK's energy security and net-zero ambitions while helping to shape the future of clean energy infrastructure.
The Opportunity
As a Lead C&I Engineer (ICT), you will provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of communication and information systems within a nuclear power plant environment. Working as part of the Control & Instrumentation team, you will be responsible for the specification, design, integration and verification of critical ICT infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, resilient and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of ICT, telephony, radio, broadcast and data network systems
- Develop system architectures and translate functional requirements into technical solutions
- Produce system specifications, design documentation and verification plans
- Support design governance, technical reviews and lifecycle management activities
- Provide technical oversight of suppliers and act as an intelligent customer
- Collaborate with wider engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
- Lead technical delivery activities across multidisciplinary engineering programmes
What We're Looking For
We are interested in speaking with engineers who have experience designing and delivering communication and information systems within complex engineering environments. You may come from Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, Utilities, Transportation, Telecommunications or other highly regulated industries. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly advantageous:
- Telephony and Unified Communications
- Radio Communications (TETRA, DMR, P25, LTE/MCX)
- Broadcast and Public Address Systems
- Data Networking (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SDN, SD-WAN)
- Network Security Architecture
- Remote Access and Network Management Technologies
- Data Centre Networking Infrastructure
You will also have:
- Experience delivering ICT systems throughout the full engineering lifecycle
- Strong understanding of resilient system design, redundancy and fault tolerance
- Knowledge of standards such as IEC 62443
- Experience managing suppliers and technical stakeholders
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline
Salary & Benefits
£63,600 - £83,500 basic salary
Performance Bonus up to 12.5%
£2,200 Flexible Benefits Allowance
12% Employer Pension Contribution
28 Days Annual Leave plus
Lead C&I Engineer in Ashbourne employer: Morson Edge
Join a forward-thinking engineering firm in Manchester, where as a Senior Electrical Designer, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior designers while working on significant projects across Water and Nuclear sectors, all within a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a supportive environment.
