EC&I Hardware Designer

We are a leading engineering organisation delivering complex, safety‑critical control and automation systems within the nuclear sector. Our work demands high standards of technical excellence, safety, and delivery performance. You’ll be joining a collaborative, technically strong team where engineers are trusted to take ownership, challenge assumptions, and deliver robust solutions in a regulated environment.

We’re looking for an EC&I Hardware Designer to support the delivery of complex control and automation systems within the nuclear sector. This role focuses on the design and development of control system hardware, including enclosures, panels, and interface systems. You’ll work as part of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team, contributing to high‑quality, safety‑critical projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.

Work on safety‑critical, high‑integrity projects – Be involved in end‑to‑end hardware design, not just drawing updates – Collaborate with experienced engineers across electrical, control, and mechanical disciplines – Hybrid working with flexibility around office days and working hours – Opportunity to build experience within a highly regulated engineering environment

• Design and develop electrical enclosures, control panels, and interface systems
• Produce detailed AutoCAD drawings and design packages
• Develop and manage general assemblies, I/O schedules, cable calculations and routing, power load and heat calculations
• Support design reviews, site visits and engineering assessments
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are delivered to a high standard
• Produce supporting documentation including test specifications, installation method statements, inspection reports, and testing of manufactured equipment to associated drawings and quality records

• Strong experience using AutoCAD for electrical design
• Experience delivering EC&I hardware design within engineering projects
• Experience designing control panels, MCCs, or electrical enclosures
• Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations and CDM Regulations
• Understanding of cable routing, panel layouts and system integration
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a project team
• Degree/HNC (or equivalent experience) in Electrical or EC&I Engineering

• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days per week in the office, depending on project needs)
• Flexible working hours to support work‑life balance
• UK travel required at key project stages (e.g. site visits and commissioning)
• Security clearance: BPSS required (SC eligible)
• Role available on a permanent or contract basis

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