C&I Engineer
Location: Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire (Hybrid Working)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Duration: Ongoing project workload
Engagement Options: Permanent or Contract
Salary (Permanent): £60,000 – £75,000 per annum
Contract Rate: £50.00 – £65.00 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (contract roles only)
Company Overview
Our client is a leading engineering and maintenance provider delivering complex engineering solutions across the UK energy sector. They specialise in enhancing asset performance, improving reliability, and supporting critical national infrastructure.
The business has a strong track record of delivering engineering services on National Grid Gas transmission and infrastructure projects, operating across the full project lifecycle — from concept and FEED through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and asset optimisation.
Safety, regulatory compliance, and technical excellence are central to their delivery model.
The Role
Reporting to the Lead EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering Control & Instrumentation (C&I) design on National Grid Gas projects.
Typical scopes include work on gas transmission systems, compressor stations, AGIs, pressure reduction stations (PRS), pipeline modifications, and associated process plant infrastructure.
You will contribute across the full lifecycle — from early-stage design and FEED through to detailed design and commissioning — within a multi-discipline EPCM/EPC environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver C&I engineering and design in line with National Grid Gas specifications and project requirements
Produce and review key documentation including:
Instrument schedules and data sheets
Cable schedules and block diagrams
Control philosophies
Loop diagrams
Hazardous area documentation
Ensure compliance with relevant gas industry regulations and National Grid technical standards
Support delivery to agreed cost, schedule, and quality targets
Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Process, Civil & Structural, and Automation disciplines
Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews, and client technical meetings
Provide engineering support during construction, testing, and commissioning activities
About You
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a C&I / EC&I Engineer within an Engineering, EPCM, or EPC environment
Experience working on National Grid Gas projects or UK gas transmission infrastructure
Strong understanding of UK gas regulations, standards, and specifications
Solid technical knowledge across Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines
Experience in hazardous area design (ATEX / DSEAR desirable)
Degree qualified (BEng / BSc / MEng / MSc) in EC&I Engineering or similar
Organised, delivery-focused, and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients and multi-discipline teams
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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