Lead C&I Engineer

Lead C&I Engineer

Location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £63,600 - £83,500 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Sector: Nuclear | Small Modular Reactors (SMR)

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 Bank Holidays
• Option to Buy or Sell up to 4 Days Holiday
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
• Life Assurance (6x Salary)
• £250 Home Office Allowance
• Hybrid Working Model
• Excellent Career Development Opportunities

Why Apply?

This programme is at the forefront of the UK's nuclear renaissance, delivering innovative Small Modular Reactor technology that will help provide clean, reliable and affordable energy for generations to come.

Engineers joining the project will have the opportunity to contribute to a first-of-a-kind nuclear power station design, working on complex technical challenges within a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

It offers the chance to be part of a growing engineering team delivering technology that will play a key role in the future of low-carbon energy generation, energy security and national infrastructure.