Principal EICA Engineer - Electrical Engineering

Job Title: CE&I Responsible Engineer
Work Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week
Hours: 40 hours per week
Security Clearance: Minimum BPSS required; must be capable of achieving SC
Project: Major Infrastructure Upgrades on a Nuclear Decommissioning Site

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) Responsible Engineer to support a long‑term, multi‑billion‑pound infrastructure delivery partnership within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for managing CE&I design and engineering activities across a diverse utilities programme on a nuclear licensed site.

You will act as the technical authority for CE&I design, ensuring all solutions are safe, compliant, sustainable and delivered to programme and budget, while meeting the stringent regulatory requirements of a nuclear environment.

Project Background

This long‑term infrastructure partnership will deliver critical utilities upgrades over a 15‑year period, including refurbishment and replacement of both on‑site and off‑site utility distribution systems. The programme spans the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as CE&I Responsible Engineer for a complex nuclear infrastructure programme
• Lead and manage CE&I designers, including in‑house teams and external consultants or subcontractors
• Provide technical authority and assurance across all CE&I design deliverables
• Ensure designs are delivered on time, to budget and fully compliant with nuclear standards and UK legislation
• Ensure adherence to management systems, digital processes and design governance arrangements
• Interface with stakeholders to provide confidence that design activities meet regulatory and site licence requirements
• Support delivery across the full project lifecycle, from inception through to commissioning and handover

Utilities and Assets Covered

The programme includes design and delivery of CE&I systems associated with:

• Steam systems (HP & LP)
• Water systems (Raw, Domestic, Wastewater & Demineralised)
• Compressed air systems
• Bulk chemical storage and distribution
• Demineralised water treatment and conditioning plants
• Sewage treatment works
• Rail and road tanker off‑loading facilities

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering). Apprenticeship routes will be considered
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or demonstrable progress towards)
• 15+ years' engineering experience within the nuclear industry
• Recognised authority in CE&I design
• Proven experience delivering utility infrastructure design
• Strong technical management capability, including design review and assurance
• Extensive knowledge of UK legislation, standards and nuclear regulatory expectations
• Solid understanding of risk management and HSE requirements
• Experience leading change and delivering strategic engineering objectives

Desirable

• Experience establishing or operating EDMS and design workflows
• Broader leadership across engineering disciplines such as quality, assurance or information management
• Experience developing and implementing design procurement and contract strategies
• Experience across multiple infrastructure sectors in addition to nuclear

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