EC&I and Security Leader

Electrical, Control, Instrumentation & Security Leader
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Comprehensive Benefits
Location: Bristol
Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) - Flexible Hybrid Working

About the Client

Our client is a top-tier multi-disciplinary engineering and technology consultancy operating across high-hazard, safety-critical, and highly regulated industries. Combining technical brilliance with human-centered thinking, they help clients navigate complex technical challenges in sectors spanning Nuclear, Defence, Energy, and Infrastructure.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Leader to head up the Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, and Security (EC&I) team based out of Bristol.
In this high-profile dual leadership role, you will combine line management, team leadership, and business growth strategy with technical project oversight. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering safety-critical EC&I solutions, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity frameworks, and complex process control systems for major national programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Line Management: Oversee, recruit, mentor, and manage a team of specialist engineers, driving capability growth, career development, and resource planning.
• Technical Project Delivery: Lead C&I and security projects through the entire lifecycle-from concept design to commissioning-ensuring high-quality deliverables within budget and timelines.
• Client & Commercial Engagement: Act as a key client-facing figure to capture requirements, negotiate agreements, manage risk, and expand consultancy services into new technical sectors.
• System Design & Verification: Oversee and approve electrical specifications, reports, and complex design packages (SLDs, P&IDs, BCDs, schematics).
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Interface seamlessly with adjacent technical disciplines to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions on high-hazard sites.

Qualifications & Essential Requirements

• Education: MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience/qualification).
• Consultancy Experience: Extensive background operating within an engineering consultancy environment with direct supervision or line management experience.
• Technical Mastery: Deep practical knowledge of process control systems alongside extensive experience leading safety-critical solutions aligned with standards such as IEC 61513, IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 13849, DO-178, or DO-254.
• OT Cybersecurity Knowledge: Solid understanding of Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity standards, ideally backed by ISA/IEC or GISP accreditation.
• Project Management: Practical familiarity with recognized Project Management (PM) frameworks.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience interfacing with key UK regulatory bodies (e.g., ONR, DMR, CAA, MAA, Ofgem, ORR).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Formal Functional Safety accreditation (e.g., TÜV Functional Safety Professional).
• Hands-on familiarity with control platforms (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Pilz PAS4000, Rockwell Studio Logic).
• Formal Cybersecurity certifications (ISA/IEC or GIAC).

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum + performance-linked bonus.
• Work-Life Balance: Supported hybrid working model balancing office, home, and client sites.
• Benefits: Comprehensive core benefits package including health coverage, enhanced pension scheme, life assurance, flexible holiday options, and paid professional membership fees.
• Career Growth: Clear progression path into executive-level consultancy management and multi-sector strategy.

Vetting & Security

Due to the nature of the projects involved, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo pre-employment screening and satisfy requirements for UK National Security Vetting clearance.

How to Apply

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