EC&I Engineer

Leading Nuclear Solutions Provider | North West | Hybrid | Long‑term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | Ability to obtain SC Clearance Required

We're recruiting an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to deliver technical expertise on nuclear‑related projects for a leading nuclear solutions provider in the North West. You'll work on strategically important programmes, delivering EC&I design and technical solutions.

Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Hybrid working (2 days per week on‑site) | Starting near Preston, transitioning to Chester | Long‑term contract | Ability to obtain SC clearance required

Functional Safety certification and experience. However, if you're a strong EC&I engineer without functional safety background, we're happy to consider you. What matters is technical expertise and the capability to develop in this area. Ability to obtain SC clearance is essential.

• Deliver electrical, control and instrumentation design across nuclear projects
• Produce technical documentation including SLDs, cable schedules, equipment specifications, schematics and control system designs
• Develop control system architectures and specifications
• Support design quality and compliance with nuclear standards
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams on integrated delivery

• Lead or support functional safety activities where experienced
• Conduct Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments
• Develop Safety Instrumented System (SIS) specifications
• Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511)
• Manage functional safety documentation

• Ensure all designs comply with nuclear standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance and technical documentation
• Conduct design reviews and technical approvals
• Support client specifications and security requirements

• Specify electrical and control equipment for nuclear applications
• Review supplier quotations and technical proposals
• Manage procurement coordination
• Ensure compliance with nuclear standards and certifications
• Support commissioning activities
• Provide technical support to construction and operations teams

• SC (Security Clearance) required - you must be eligible to obtain. We'll support the vetting process.
• Degree in electrical, electronic, control or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 8+ years' EC&I engineering experience on nuclear or similarly regulated projects
• Proven track record delivering electrical design on complex programmes
• Expert‑level knowledge of:
• Control system design and implementation
• Electrical power systems and distribution
• Instrumentation and measurement systems
• Nuclear standards and specifications
• Strong understanding of:
• UK legislation and standards for nuclear applications
• Risk identification and management
  
  HSE requirements
• Excellent communication skills - confident engaging with clients and technical teams
• Quality and compliance focused - meticulous approach to design and documentation
• Highly motivated - takes ownership of technical delivery

• Functional Safety certification and experience - IEC 61508, IEC 61511, SIL determination, SIS design
• Track record on safety‑critical systems
• Experience on other nuclear projects
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

SC (Security Clearance) is essential. You must be eligible to obtain clearance. We'll support and guide you through the vetting process.

You'll be based 2 days per week on‑site (starting near Preston, moving to Chester as the project develops). You'll work on nuclear‑related projects delivering EC&I technical solutions. Remaining days are flexible/remote.

This is hands‑on technical work on strategically important nuclear programmes. You'll be delivering design, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with nuclear standards.

You'll be working for a leading nuclear solutions provider on significant UK nuclear programmes. This is professional EC&I engineering where technical expertise and nuclear knowledge are genuinely valued. You'll be working with experienced teams on strategically important projects.

The role offers competitive rates for experienced EC&I engineers, long‑term engagement on nuclear programmes, hybrid flexibility between Chorley and Chester, and genuine technical development opportunities (particularly in functional safety).