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Location: Cheshire West and Chester
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Technical Requirements & Experience
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
Leadership & Programme Capability
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
Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering
Chartered status or postgraduate qualifications are advantageous
What’s Offered
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
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