Senior EC&I Engineer
NRL Recruitment
Location: Cumbria / Sellafield
Rate: £60–£65 per hour (Inside IR35)
Hours: 40 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join a major nuclear project based in Cumbria. This role offers the opportunity to lead detailed Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) engineering activities within a highly regulated environment, supporting the successful delivery of critical project objectives.
As a senior member of the engineering team, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead detailed EC&I design and execution support activities.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.
- Deliver engineering scope in line with agreed cost, quality and schedule requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams.
- Act as an experienced checker for engineering outputs where appropriately SQEP.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry, regulatory and project standards.
- Support project planning, technical reviews and stakeholder engagement activities as required.
Essential Experience
Candidates must have significant experience delivering CE&I engineering solutions within the nuclear sector, including knowledge and experience in several of the following areas:
- Electrical distribution systems in accordance with BS 7671.
- UPS systems, motor drives and small power systems.
- Mechanical handling systems and/or cranes.
- Process instrumentation systems.
- CE&I safety systems designed to BS EN 61508 and/or Sellafield Engineering Standards (ES 2100).
- Previous experience delivering engineering projects for Sellafield Ltd.
Desirable Experience
The following experience would be advantageous:
- Front-end project definition and development activities.
- Previous experience working on Sellafield projects.
- CE/UKCA Machinery Marking and Machinery Safety.
- Radiometric and specialist instrumentation.
- Protective security systems including CCTV, access control and intruder detection systems.
- Programmable Electronic Systems (PES) and SCADA systems.
What We're Looking For
- Strong technical expertise in EC&I engineering within highly regulated environments.
- Ability to lead technical delivery and influence engineering decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to nationally significant nuclear projects while working alongside experienced engineering professionals in a challenging and rewarding environment.
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