Principal EC&I Engineer

Join our team as a Principal EC&I Engineer, where you will be responsible for the definition and distribution of the scope of work, ensuring all work is executed safely, on time, and at appropriate levels of quality. You will supervise a design or project team, manage project subcontracts, and regularly interact with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines. This is a permanent position based in Warrington, Cheshire, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, or Glasgow.

• Definition and distribution of the scope of work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality.
• Delivery of all design and engineering to meet the requirements of Design Reviews and HAZOPs within Project procedures.
• Supervision of less experienced engineering employees, engineering resource management and interviews.

Experience and attributes required for the role

Essential

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience
• A full UK driver’s licence
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Nuclear industry
• Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases
• Experience of managing sub-contracts
• Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM
• Experience of checking design documentation including drawings and supporting calculations
• Experience and/or ability of leading a technical team within a professional project delivery environment
• Organisation & Collaborations skills
• Demonstrable expertise in working to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer and candidates nearing chartership are preferred. Membership to appropriate institutions is preferred e.g. IET
• EC&I design integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA) would be advantageous.
• Experience of Design Substantiation to support safety cases including assessment of new and existing systems.
• Additional experience obtained within the Defence sector would be advantageous.