Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Functional Design Engineer
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Description
Job Requirements
At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
This job request is for the role Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Functional Design Engineer who need to work either at Derby/Manchester or from Warrington. Remote working is not enabled.
Role Purpose
As a Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer within the Functional Requirements team, you will lead on the development of the C&I functional specifications for systems across the RR SMR plant. Your work will capture and define the plant’s control functions, ensuring they are structured, and translated into implementable system requirements.
The role includes collaborating closely with C&I architects, system owners, and plant capability teams, supporting technical decision-making and ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment.
Success Criteria
Strategic
At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
This job request is for the role Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Functional Design Engineer who need to work either at Derby/Manchester or from Warrington. Remote working is not enabled.
Role Purpose
As a Senior Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer within the Functional Requirements team, you will lead on the development of the C&I functional specifications for systems across the RR SMR plant. Your work will capture and define the plant’s control functions, ensuring they are structured, and translated into implementable system requirements.
The role includes collaborating closely with C&I architects, system owners, and plant capability teams, supporting technical decision-making and ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment.
Success Criteria
Strategic
- Technical Alignment: Demonstrates a clear understanding of RR SMR plant requirements and translates them into C&I that align with overarching plant requirements.
- Solution Design: Creates well-defined functional designs that meet complex power station objectives that often involve the articulation of complex plant systems and their interdependencies.
- Vision and Insight: Understands how systems and processes should function to meet future plant needs.
- Broad Technology Understanding: Possesses knowledge of C&I technologies, software, and hardware platforms to inform design choices.
- Functional Design Expertise: Specialises in functional design, understanding how different components of a system will interact and operate together.
- Domain-Specific Knowledge: Develops and maintains understanding of the domain context in which the functional architecture operates.
- Leadership: Provides coaching and direction for junior members of the teams, often guiding design efforts under their scope.
- Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to detail to ensure the thoroughness and accuracy of designs and specifications.
- Adaptability: Is flexible and can adapt designs and strategies to respond to evolving plant requirements.
This role is for someone who wants to influence the direction of a next‑generation nuclear power plant. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, leading technical decision‑making, and working across multiple disciplines to ensure a cohesive design.
We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.
We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.
Work Experience
C&I Systems Design Expertise
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & COMPETENCY
Experience of Nuclear Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) plant operation and control, or similar industrial experience of plant/system control. Demonstrating knowledge of control theory.
Experience in the systematic design lifecycle of C&I system, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of power station C&I systems together with understanding of the principles of designing systems to be functionally resilient to faults (such as redundancy and diversity).
Knowledge of principles and concepts, including appropriate industry standards (such as IEC 61508, IEC 61513, IEC 61226 for nuclear industry or similar standards used in other safety critical industries) and regulations that drive good C&I system design. Minimum requirement Mastery level is Level 4 - Outstanding skills & comprehensive practical experience
System Engineering Expertise
Demonstrable understanding of applying a systems engineering approach to design.
Logical mindset and approach to tackling problems.
Experience with key systems engineering methodologies (e.g. Holistic requirements model, Pugh matrix, interface management)
Experience in requirements management or structured verification and use of requirements management tools (e.g. IBM DOORS, Polarian etc).
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools [Capella preferred]
Minimum requirement Mastery level is Level 4 - Outstanding skills & comprehensive practical experience
Communication And Interpersonal Skills
Experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders including regulatory bodies.
Effective Communication
Excels at communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including engineers, management, and other internal and externals customers.
Stakeholder Management
Experience of Nuclear Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) plant operation and control, or similar industrial experience of plant/system control. Demonstrating knowledge of control theory.
Experience in the systematic design lifecycle of C&I system, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of power station C&I systems together with understanding of the principles of designing systems to be functionally resilient to faults (such as redundancy and diversity).
Knowledge of principles and concepts, including appropriate industry standards (such as IEC 61508, IEC 61513, IEC 61226 for nuclear industry or similar standards used in other safety critical industries) and regulations that drive good C&I system design. Minimum requirement Mastery level is Level 4 - Outstanding skills & comprehensive practical experience
System Engineering Expertise
Demonstrable understanding of applying a systems engineering approach to design.
Logical mindset and approach to tackling problems.
Experience with key systems engineering methodologies (e.g. Holistic requirements model, Pugh matrix, interface management)
Experience in requirements management or structured verification and use of requirements management tools (e.g. IBM DOORS, Polarian etc).
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools [Capella preferred]
Minimum requirement Mastery level is Level 4 - Outstanding skills & comprehensive practical experience
Communication And Interpersonal Skills
Experience in taking information, understanding, and presenting it in an appropriate and compelling format, which includes formal communications to the appropriate stakeholders including regulatory bodies.
Effective Communication
Excels at communicating complex ideas clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including engineers, management, and other internal and externals customers.
Stakeholder Management
Ability to collaborate with different stakeholders, listen to their needs, and foster a collaborative environment.
Presentation Skills
Delivers presentations and prepares clear documentation to share designs and ideas.
Minimum requirement Mastery level is Level 3 - Strong skills & significant practical experience
Stakeholder Management
Experience of engaging and working with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of working with internal and external customers, understanding their requirements, and providing solutions that are in line with relevant good industry practices.
Minimum requirement Mastery level is Level 3 - Strong skills & significant practical experience
Leadership and Behaviours
Experience of technical ownership and working together. An ability to work with and coach junior members in the team.
Behaviours
Presentation Skills
Delivers presentations and prepares clear documentation to share designs and ideas.
Minimum requirement Mastery level is Level 3 - Strong skills & significant practical experience
Stakeholder Management
Experience of engaging and working with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of working with internal and external customers, understanding their requirements, and providing solutions that are in line with relevant good industry practices.
Minimum requirement Mastery level is Level 3 - Strong skills & significant practical experience
Leadership and Behaviours
Experience of technical ownership and working together. An ability to work with and coach junior members in the team.
Behaviours
- Lead by example.
- Have a can-do attitude.
- Able to make sound engineering judgements.