C&I Design Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35) – up to £65ph – Manchester - Hybrid About the Role The client is seeking an experienced C&I Engineer to join its Manchester-based team, supporting a range of projects across highly regulated sectors including Life Sciences, Nuclear and Defence. The successful candidate will work across projects in the Northwest, undertaking a broad range of Control & Instrumentation activities. Key Responsibilities * Deliver complete C&I engineering packages across projects within highly regulated sectors. * Produce and review C&I design documentation. * Provide technical input across multidisciplinary project teams. * Take ownership of assigned engineering packages and deliver them independently. * Liaise with engineers, designers, clients and other project stakeholders as required. * Support project delivery across Life Sciences, Nuclear and Defence environments. * Attend regular client and project site visits across the Northwest. Essential Experience & Requirements * Significant experience delivering a full C&I package on projects within highly regulated sectors. * Experience across the C&I project lifecycle, from feasibility through to commissioning. * Willingness and ability to undertake regular site visits. * Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). * Functional Safety Certificate or experience needed. Working Arrangement * hybrid working - between 60% and 80% working from home arrangements. * Occasional travel to client/project sites across the Northwest