Senior EC&I Engineer

Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20‑year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high‑value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site‑wide improvements, and provision of supporting services.

We are now looking to recruit a Senior EC&I Engineer to support the team in our Cumbria office.

• This role will involve developing and delivering CE&I design solutions in response to problem definitions and Project Functional Specifications from the client.
• Working within the current CE&I design team to deliver CE&I design against the schedule and support meeting key delivery milestones.
• Support plant configuration walk‑downs to confirm and accurately record task baseline details, or the production of outline design schemes.
• Attend design reviews to support the RE in the presentation of design documentation.

• Proven EC&I design, capable of producing designs, schemes, drawings, and supporting calculations.
• Knowledge and experience of producing both Instrumentation and Electrical designs.
• Understanding of the roles and application of the CDM regulations.
• Previous experience producing design packages suitable for manufacture and installation, containing drawings, method statements, risk assessments, etc.
• Production of Design Drawings in AutoCAD.
• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline with several years of design delivery experience OR other qualification such as BTEC, HNC, HND, with extensive design delivery experience.

We offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. UK employees receive free single medical cover and a digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, along with reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work‑life balance and flexibility are a key focus area; we discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process, please contact the team.