EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer - Defence / Nuclear

Location: Remote / UK (travel to site as required)
Clearance: SC Clearable (UK National)
Duration: 6-12 months

We are supporting a major defence programme seeking an EC&I Engineer to join a long‑term capital equipment procurement and installation project. The role sits within a highly regulated environment and will support the project through pre‑procurement, delivery, installation and commissioning phases.

This position would suit an EC&I Engineer with solid experience in nuclear, defence or other safety‑critical industries, looking to contribute to a complex and technically challenging programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EC&I engineering activities during the pre‑procurement phase of a major capital project.
• Assist in the development of EC&I technical specifications, functional requirements and supporting documentation.
• Provide EC&I input into vendor evaluations, technical reviews and equipment selection.
• Work closely with project engineers, safety teams and external suppliers to support design development.
• Support EC&I aspects of installation, integration and commissioning activities as the project progresses.
• Ensure EC&I work complies with relevant nuclear, defence, safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to hazard, safety and design reviews where required.
• Support issue resolution during delivery and site activities.

Required Experience

• Experience working as an EC&I Engineer within nuclear, defence or similarly regulated environments.
• Practical knowledge of EC&I systems associated with capital equipment or plant installations.
• Ability to produce and review technical documentation to a good professional standard.
• Exposure to installation, testing or commissioning activities.
• Understanding of working within safety‑critical and quality‑driven frameworks.
• UK national, eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Previous involvement in pre‑procurement or vendor engagement activities.
• Familiarity with nuclear or defence regulatory expectations.
• Site‑based experience supporting installation or commissioning teams.

Package & Programme

• Competitive market rate, aligned to experience.
• Target start: April / May (flexible for the right candidate).
• Long‑term programme offering strong stability, technical development and future progression.

If you're seeking a role with real influence, long‑term scope and major project exposure, we'd welcome a conversation.

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