Principal EC&I Engineer

Overview

Principal EC&I Engineer Scantec
• Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Principal EC&I Engineer

Nuclear | SMR Programmes | UK wide offices

Hybrid | Permanent | Full-time

An opportunity has arisen for a Principal EC&I Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy - delivering safety-critical systems on next-generation nuclear programmes, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

This position requires an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer with a strong design background and a proven track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering programmes in highly regulated environments.

You will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of EC&I technical programmes across the full project lifecycle, ensuring integration, regulatory compliance, and delivery to cost, schedule, and quality.

• Develop and manage EC&I technical programmes covering the full product and project lifecycle
• Plan and sequence detailed EC&I activities, managing dependencies across engineering disciplines
• Ensure effective integration between electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
• Manage programme scope, implementing formal change control where required
• Identify resourcing requirements and support senior engineering leadership in workforce planning
• Develop, manage, and control EC&I budgets, forecasts, and cost performance
• Monitor and manage programme risks, including threats and opportunities
• Lead and coordinate permanent and contract EC&I engineering resources
• Provide technical leadership and assurance within a safety-critical, regulated environment

• Significant experience in EC&I design on complex industrial projects
• Demonstrable expertise in at least two EC&I disciplines, such as:
• Control Systems
• Functional Safety
• Instrumentation
• Radio metrics
• Experience working within highly regulated industries (nuclear, defence, energy, or similar)
• Strong understanding of EC&I design phases, configuration management, and lifecycle governance
• Proficiency with EC&I design tools; E-Plan and AutoCAD Electrical are commonly used
• Vendor-agnostic design approach, with the ability to develop technically robust solutions independent of OEM preference
• Proven ability to manage interfaces, system integration, and multidisciplinary dependencies
• Experience leading EC&I teams across multiple work packages
• Strong programme planning, cost control, and risk management capability
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, engineering authorities, and delivery partners
• Able to balance technical depth with programme and commercial accountability

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering
• Chartered status or postgraduate qualifications are advantageous

• Long-term role within major nuclear and low-carbon energy programmes
• Hybrid working (typically 1–2 days office based per week)
• Structured development and clear progression pathways
• Competitive salary + car allowance and comprehensive benefits package
• Various UK office locations available