Principal EC&I Engineer

As a Principal EC&I Engineer youll play a key role in delivering some of our most exciting and complex projects. Youll provide technical leadership across Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) disciplines supporting a diverse portfolio of high-impact programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead EC&I engineering delivery for complex systems and projects
• Act as Lead Engineer on large-scale projects and support project planning
• Chair design reviews and lead technical discussions
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations

Project Delivery & Governance

• Ensure compliance with standards such as BS7671 IEC 61508 CDM Regulations & Machinery Directive
• Prioritise and enforce Health Safety & Environmental requirements
• Support project cost schedule and quality delivery
• Contribute to tenders including technical and risk assessments

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and supervise engineering teams
• Set objectives monitor performance and provide constructive feedback
• Support collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders
• Guide and develop junior engineers

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the technical interface between clients and internal teams
• Support design reviews and resolve technical queries
• Represent the business in technical communications

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices
• Contribute to QMS procedures and compliance

Qualifications :

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Control or Instrumentation Engineering (or HNC/HND with significant experience)
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Membership with the IET (or working toward Chartered status)

Experience

• 10 years in EC&I engineering within regulated industries
• Strong expertise across EC&I disciplines with specialism in at least two areas
• Experience across full project lifecycle phases
• Knowledge of control systems design (V-cycle verification & validation)
• Experience with configuration and documentation management
• Proven collaboration with project management teams

Desirable Skills

• Experience in nuclear or high-hazard industries
• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems & functional safety standards
• Familiarity with ONR Licence Conditions
• Experience with BIM-enabled projects
• Electrical design calculations & EMC assessment knowledge
• Software hardware or embedded control systems experience
• Understanding of HAZOP HAZID FMECA processes
• Experience with obsolescence management

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.

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.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.

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 :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time