Lead EC&I Engineer HVLV

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Preston - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 11-10-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Engineer EC&I

As a LEAD Engineer you will be directly involved in our most exciting projects where you will provide technical leadership and support to the EC&I technical discipline community across a wide range of our client portfolio projects and framework agreements. Assystem operates in Nuclear Decommissioning Defence New Build and Infrastructure. Customers include Sellafield Rolls-Royce EDF BAE F4E Hinkley Point.

Role Responsibilities

Technically responsible for EC&I engineering output of EC&I teams delivering technical solutions for complex systems
Act as Lead Engineer on large and complex Projects assisting in the production of Project plans and other associated Project Management activities
Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are appropriately prioritised and applied
Be aware of existing and emerging technologies including those in other major disciplines
Proven understanding of responsibilities regarding BS7671 IEC 61508 Machinery Directive and CDM Regulations
Lead technical solutions at design reviews facilitate technical discussions and chair formal technical reviews
Prepare and present technical presentations to all levels within the Business
Capable of independent and autonomous work in delivering complex engineering activities
Guide/advise on mitigating environmental impact throughout the design process
Possess strong delegation motivation communication and teamwork skills
Actively support staff and clients with technical issues and customer design reviews
Provide a professional and logical work approach especially to junior team members
Monitor team performance providing individual feedback and encouragement
Select project team members to meet project requirements
Direct and supervise team members and technical teams
Monitor and resolve performance issues within the team
Actively seek guidance from other Engineers and specialists to improve understanding
Responsible for the technical aspects of complex or large tenders contributing to risk controls
Assist in managing project costs and schedules with minimal supervision
Can independently implement company security procedures
Act as the focal point for technical communications between clients and customers
Oversee authoring reviewing and approval of written and graphical content
Establish and develop technical group networks
Perform technical approval of engineering outputs produced by others
Guide and support team members in the application of QMS
Identify review and help develop future QMS procedures controls and standards


Qualifications :

Essential Experience

Proven track record in the design of Electrical Control & Instrumentation systems with specialist experience in at least two areas:
Radiometrics and Special Instruments
Control Systems
Electrical Supply Infrastructure
EC&I Functional Safety Systems
Process Instruments
Remote Handling and Lifting Equipment
EC&I Project Management
Security in Design

In-depth understanding of EC&I within complex project environments
Experience across all project life cycle phases
Strong collaboration with project management teams providing timely technical input
Understanding of Control System design phases V-cycle and version control
Experience with configuration management for plant and documentation
10 years of experience influencing engineering practices and outcomes
10 years in highly regulated industries
Led process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness
Led teams delivering medium to high complexity technical solutions

Desirable Experience

Experience working with safety cases in high-hazard industries (preferably Nuclear)
Functional Safety design and substantiation experience
Familiar with ONR License Conditions
Experience in BIM-enabled projects
Knowledge of safety system design legislation and techniques such as FMECA HAZOP HAZID
Experience in systems design calculations and EMC assessment
Experience in software/hardware/embedded programming for machinery and process control
Broad knowledge of instrumentation design techniques
Experience in managing equipment obsolescence

Qualifications Required

Essential:
A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering) or HNC/HND with substantial professional experience

Desirable:
A degree at Honours level or higher in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering


Additional Information :

 **Security clearance**


This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.

Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Lead Engineer EC&IAs a LEAD Engineer you will be directly involved in our most exciting projects where you will provide technical leadership and support to the EC&I technical discipline community across a wide range of our client portfolio projects and framework agreements. Assystem operates in Nu...
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Assystem, one of the world's leading independent nuclear engineering companies, is committed to accelerating the energy transition. We see ourselves as an activist in the development of nuclear energy, convinced that it is an essential part of the fight against climate change. 7,500 ... View more

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