Overview
As Principal C&I Engineer you will provide technical leadership for large capital programmes, guiding FEED and design development to Urenco standards. You will lead a team, ensure safe and compliant C&I solutions, and act as the intelligent customer for suppliers. The role sits in Government Services, connecting site teams with Group stakeholders to deliver complex projects. You will shape engineering processes, promote safety and continuous improvement, and enable delivery within regulated environments.
Pay / Benefits
- Generous annual leave (25 days plus increments to 30)
- 13 flex days available
- Pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
- Private medical & dental cover
- Flexible benefits (life assurance, income protection)
- Training & development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of C&I engineers and senior engineers
- Develop and deliver FEED packages (Conceptual and Basic Design) aligned with standards and customer requirements
- Provide technical guidance throughout design development and oversee supplier outputs
- Support project execution, review design deviations/concessions, and supervise FAT/SAT activities
- Maintain design intent across the project lifecycle
- Lead, develop, and mentor engineers to sustain technical excellence
- Support SQEP capability development and engineering process improvements
- Promote a proactive safety culture and support modern engineering and automation solutions
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering and design assurance processes
Key requirements
- Experience leading engineering teams on major plant or infrastructure projects
- Proven FEED, design development, and project delivery experience in regulated environments
- Demonstrable expertise in Control & Instrumentation Engineering
- Strong understanding of design management and regulatory compliance
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative and customer-focused
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- FEED and front-end engineering
- Control & Instrumentation engineering
- Design development and design assurance
Principal C&I Engineer in Cheshire employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
