Lead C&I Engineer (Information & Communications Technology)

Key Skills Required

We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Previous experience within the nuclear industry is preferable. However, we welcome applicants with a proven record in designing and implementing communication and information systems in highly regulated or high‑security environments such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace or complex enterprise operations
• Deep knowledge and experience across the lifecycle of ICT systems, including conceptualisation, specification, design, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Expertise in one or more of the following, with strong understanding across related areas:
  • Telephony and unified communications
  • Radio and broadcast communications (TETRA, DMR, P25, LTE/MCX advantageous)
  • Data networking (LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi, SD‑WAN/SDN, data‑centre networking)
  • Network security architecture and ICT cyber resilience
  • Network management platforms and remote‑access technologies
• Strong understanding of designing robust, resilient systems with redundancy, diversity and hazard‑mitigation considerations
• Practical experience applying ICT and cyber‑security standards (e.g., IEC 62443)
• Ability to assess and apply emerging technologies appropriately to the SMR context
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, able to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Ability to challenge suppliers and validate technical requirements and solutions
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and discharge the intelligent customer role
• Degree‑qualified in engineering or a relevant technical discipline; familiarity with key vendors (e.g., Cisco, Siemens, Mitel, Motorola, Fortinet) is advantageous

We welcome applicants with a wide range of experience across regulated and high‑security sectors.

Location:

Hybrid working with one of the following as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary and Package:

The salary band for this will be between £63,600–£83,500 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring. There may be some flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and, in due course, there is the potential for you to develop the role further.

Benefits include:

• Bonus – Performance‑related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays – 28 days (+ public holidays) with ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
• Home Office Support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation. We offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment, opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business, and a culture that values diversity, collaboration and continuous learning.

Selection Process:

The closing date for this role is 7th June 2026. The process will begin with an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Partner, followed by shortlisting and first‑round interviews shortly after.




Pay Range:

£60,000.00




Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check  

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