Senior EC&I Engineer

Salary:
Competitive rate - inside of scope of IR35

Duration: 12 MONTHS+

Expiry Date: 13-10-2026

Country:
United Kingdom

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

The Opportunity

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.

Contract Details: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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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

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.