CE&I Front End Engineering Lead

Position: CE&I Front End Engineering Lead (Contract)
CE&I Front End Engineering Lead
Hybrid/Warrington (3 days in office)
£55-61 Inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC required

The Role
We are seeking an experienced CE&I Front End Engineering Lead to take ownership of CE&I electrical systems design across a portfolio of projects within the FEED pipeline.
You will lead the delivery of front-end and early-phase design activities, supporting projects through concept and preliminary design, with the potential to progress into detailed design. The role also includes providing design support during installation and commissioning phases as design queries arise.
Working as part of a small, integrated design team, you will play a key role in shaping safe, compliant and deliverable CE&I solutions aligned to programme milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and take full responsibility for CE&I design delivery aspects of assigned projects
Deliver CE&I design packages in line with agreed scope, quality and schedule
Work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary design team
Produce and contribute to multi-discipline documentation including:
Project Requirement Documents
Basis of Design
Project Verification Plans
Quality Plans
Design Justification Reports
Independently determine and develop project requirements
Produce, review and check CE&I design documentation and deliverables
Estimate hours for scope changes and additional works, including supporting schedules
Support and contribute to formal Design Reviews
Produce reports and documentation in compliance with CDM requirements
Interface closely with Integrated Design Teams, facility teams (including Systems Engineering) and other project functions throughout all project phases
Essential Experience & Skills

Significant, demonstrable experience in CE&I project delivery
Proven delivery of CE&I design packages from user requirements through to fully engineered, safe and compliant solutions
Strong experience in:
Space management and panel layouts
Cable routing, cable management and cable calculations
Process Instrumentation Design
LV Electrical Power and Services Design
Knowledge of CE&I Safety Systems
Programmable Electronic Systems
Radiometric Instrumentation
Strong understanding of front-end scoping, early design strategy and CE&I design processes
Experience delivering within the SL Management System
Estimating, scheduling and progress reporting capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels
Comfortable working both independently and within time-pressured integrated teams
Essential Qualifications

Minimum: ONC
Preferred:
Engineering Degree (BEng / MEng)

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

Management or coordination of design delivery teams
Machinery Safety and UKCA Marking
Professional Registration: IEng or CEng