Electrical, Control, Instrumentation and Security Group Leader

Title:

Electrical, Control, Instrumentation and Security Group Leader

Location: Bristol

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Working Pattern: Full time (37.5 hrs per week) – Hybrid Working

Closing Date is 13th September 2026 however we encourage early applications

At Frazer-Nash our people collaborate, inspire and innovate, applying human-centred thinking and technical skills for a future of sustainable progress.

We are seeking to appoint a Group Leader for our Bristol based Electrical, Control, Instrumentation and Security Group.

Our work often has a safety critical element and interfaces with other teams within Frazer-Nash to deliver a multi-disciplinary service offering, managing these interfaces and effective communication internally and to clients is an essential element of this role.

Person Specification

The candidate should have a solid technical project delivery background; with experience which should include several of the following:

• Lead C&I projects from concept design through to commissioning.
• Novel process control system design, including accompanying safety systems.
• Good understanding of OT Cybersecurity standards, and hold certification through ISA/IEC or GISP.
• Managing the production, verification and approval of; electrical reports, specifications, and detailed design drawings.
• Managing a project team to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget.
• Client facing to develop requirements and negotiating contracts / agreements, and progress reporting and risk management.

This is an exciting time to join our team and help grow our capability. There is a real opportunity for the role to offer progression and professional development into new sectors.

Qualifications and Experience

• MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Or equivalent)
• Good practical knowledge of process control systems, along with a solid understanding of EC&I documents such as SLDs, P&IDs, BCDs, and schematics.
• Extensive experience leading the development of solutions for safety-critical systems aligned with the following standards: IEC 61513, IEC 61508, IEC 61511 ISO 13849, DO-178, and DO-254.
• Mentoring and development of electrical engineers.
• Technical leadership on projects
• Extensive experience in a consultancy environment.
• Supervision / Line management experience
• Knowledge of a recognised Project Management (PM) framework

Desirable Requirements:

It is to your advantage if you meet any or all the following additional requirements:

• Experience of working with the following platforms:
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Pilz PAS4000
• Rockwell Studio Logic
• Formal functional safety certification/accreditation (such as TUV Functional Safety Professional)
• Formal Cybersecurity certification (ISA/IEC or GIAC)
• Chartership
• Interfacing with Regulators (ONR, DMR, CAA, MAA, Ofgem, ORR, etc)

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Application Process:

To support your application, please upload and provide a tailored CV and cover letter (maximum one A4 page), detailing:

• Your understanding of and suitability for the role(s)
• Personal interests and experiences relevant to the position
• Any challenges and mitigations you foresee