EC&I Designer

£45 per hour | Inside IR35 | Predominantly Remote | 1-2 Days per Week in Abingdon or Warrington

Work on a Major UK Defence Infrastructure Programme

We are currently recruiting for an experienced EC&I Designer to support a major infrastructure programme delivering critical capabilities for the UK’s submarine and warship programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an EC&I Designer with strong CAD and AutoCAD experience to work on a technically challenging programme within a highly regulated environment, supporting the delivery of a new submarine defuelling capability.
The role is predominantly remote, with an expectation of 1-2 days per week in either Abingdon or Warrington, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced designers seeking flexibility without compromising on the scale and importance of the work they are involved in.

The Project

The role sits within the Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit, supporting significant infrastructure investment at Devonport.
A key element of this programme is 14 Dock Readiness, which brings together a number of interconnected projects designed to establish the infrastructure required to support the defuelling of out-of-service submarines.
Within this programme, the Submarine Defuel Delivery Project (SDDP) is responsible for delivering the Reactor Access House (RAH) and the associated tools and systems required to enable submarine defuelling.
As an EC&I Designer, you will join the Engineering Team responsible for the design and implementation of the RAH and its associated systems, contributing to a programme with an overall value exceeding £100 million.

The Role

Working closely with the Design Manager and wider engineering team, you will support the delivery of EC&I design activities across the project.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering EC&I design activities to the required scope, quality, schedule and cost.
• Producing detailed EC&I design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Supporting the development and delivery of EC&I work packages.
• Updating drawings and documentation through to as-built status.
• Applying effective quality management arrangements and working in accordance with established business and technical procedures.
• Ensuring engineering activities are appropriately documented, with accurate records maintained.
• Supporting configuration management and quality control throughout the design lifecycle.
• Working collaboratively with engineering teams, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting the effective communication and management of engineering risks and ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Applying sound engineering design and safety practices throughout the delivery of your work.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced EC&I Designer who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience designing EC&I systems, ideally within a nuclear or other highly regulated environment.
• Extensive experience producing EC&I drawings and technical design documentation.
• Strong AutoCAD experience.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of technical design development.
• A sound understanding of engineering design and safety principles.
• Experience working within structured quality, health & safety and engineering procedures.
• Good working knowledge of relevant engineering software and computer applications.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider multidisciplinary engineering team.

Essential Qualification

• HNC in EC&I Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a conventional EC&I design position. You’ll be contributing to a high-profile UK defence infrastructure programme, working on engineering systems that will support the future operational capability of the UK’s submarine fleet.
With £45 per hour, predominantly remote working and only 1-2 days per week required in Abingdon or Warrington, this role offers an excellent combination of technical challenge, programme significance and flexibility.
Apply now to be considered.

Principal Engineer – Civil / Structural
Remote/Hybrid Working – ideally 1-2 days/week Oxfordshire or Warrington
35 Hours Per Week | SC Clearance
£60-61/hour Inside IR35

Help shape the infrastructure behind a safe and secure future.
We’re working to create a safe and secure world, together – and we’re looking for an experienced Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of complex infrastructure at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior engineer to take technical ownership of significant civil and structural design packages, supporting the refurbishment and development of subway systems within the 10 Dockyard site.
The role is full time, 35 hours per week, with hybrid working available. Ideally, you’ll be able to work 1-2 days per week from either Abingdon or Warrington, with project/site requirements dictating the remaining arrangements.

The Opportunity
As Principal Civil/Structural Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership across the design lifecycle, with a particular focus on complex services subways and routes.
You’ll lead the structural and civil engineering work associated with:

• Refurbishment design proposals for existing subways within the 10D site
• Development of new and alternative design solutions
• Assessment of condition survey findings and development of remediation strategies
• Integration of existing utilities with proposed works
• Ensuring civil and structural design requirements are fully coordinated and satisfied
• Supporting the engineering capability of new systems throughout the complete design lifecycle

You’ll act as a technical authority within the project, providing leadership to design teams and specialist subcontractors while ensuring solutions meet the required engineering, safety, quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and managing one or more technical design packages, ensuring requirements are met throughout the design process
• Providing technical guidance, design assurance and review of subcontracted design work
• Ensuring designs comply with specifications, technical regulations, legislation and applicable standards
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines and with key stakeholders to integrate designs within the overall facility layout
• Managing complex technical interfaces between existing and proposed infrastructure
• Maintaining engineering configuration and design intent through effective change control
• Providing expert advice to subcontracted design houses to support successful design development
• Supporting the development and implementation of assurance and governance arrangements for subway remedial works and new designs
• Collaborating with other design houses to coordinate proposed works and facilitate wider project requirements
• Supporting project planning, project management and budgetary considerations
• Ensuring design activities are delivered in accordance with company procedures covering engineering, health & safety and quality

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer who can demonstrate strong technical leadership within complex engineering environments.
Essential Experience

• Experience in the design of highly complex services subways, routes or similar infrastructure
• Ideally, experience within a nuclear, defence or other highly regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of civil/structural design and construction regulations, legislation and standards
• Understanding of Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM
• Experience substantiating Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs) where identified within systems to support a nuclear safety case
• Demonstrable experience of technically managing complex design development throughout the design lifecycle
• Ability to provide expert technical advice and guidance to subcontracted design organisations
• Strong understanding of engineering design and safety practices relevant to the discipline and project environment
• Experience working within BIM environments
• Awareness of project planning, project management and budget management
• Strong understanding of design, health & safety and quality procedures within complex engineering projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer with membership of an accredited professional body, such as ICE, or working towards Chartered status
• Significant relevant experience may also be considered

Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must be a sole UK national and be able to achieve and maintain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of major engineering programmes within one of the UK’s most important strategic infrastructure environments.
You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Take technical ownership of complex civil/structural engineering packages
• Influence design solutions from concept through to delivery
• Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support major infrastructure within a highly regulated nuclear environment
• Provide technical leadership to specialist design houses
• Play a direct role in delivering safe, robust and sustainable engineering solutions

If you’re a Principal or Senior Civil/Structural Engineer looking for a technically challenging role where your expertise can make a genuine difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Senior Process Engineer – Simul8 (TRAM)

UK Location Agnostic | Flexible Hybrid Working
12-Month Contract | Inside IR35
£55-60/hour Umbrella
SC Clearance Required

Shape the Future of the UK’s Nuclear Fuel Cycle

We’re recruiting three experienced Senior Process Engineers to join a high-profile programme supporting the UK’s Reprocessed Uranium (RepU) project.
We are particularly interested in senior-level engineering professionals with proven knowledge and practical experience of the Simul8 (TRAM) package. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your process engineering and simulation expertise to one of the UK’s most strategically important nuclear initiatives.
The position is location agnostic, offering flexibility for candidates based across the UK. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you’ll provide process engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, supporting concept development, simulation, design, technical assurance and engineering delivery on complex nuclear process systems.

The Role

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and process engineering support across a range of engineering activities, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
A key aspect of the role will be applying Simul8 (TRAM) to support process modelling, simulation and engineering decision-making. You’ll work closely with mechanical, EC&I, civil, safety case and operations teams to develop robust process solutions that meet programme objectives.
Typical responsibilities will include:

• Applying Simul8 (TRAM) to support process modelling, simulation and analysis.
• Developing and reviewing process models to support engineering studies and design decisions.
• Delivering process engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design.
• Producing and reviewing process engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, design calculations and technical reports.
• Supporting process safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP and design reviews.
• Developing process specifications and engineering design packages.
• Using engineering analysis and simulation to assess process performance and support optimisation.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and nuclear safety requirements.
• Providing technical input into design reviews, client meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Mentoring junior engineers where appropriate and supporting technical governance.

About the Project

The role supports the Reprocessed Uranium (RepU) programme, focused on the management and future utilisation of uranium recovered from spent nuclear fuel.
This nationally significant project offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering solutions within one of the UK’s most complex and highly regulated sectors, using advanced process simulation and modelling techniques to inform engineering decisions.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have:

• Degree qualification in Chemical or Process Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant experience working at Senior Process Engineer / senior engineering professional level within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge and practical experience of the Simul8 (TRAM) package.
• Experience developing and using process models/simulations to support engineering studies and decision-making.
• Experience producing process design documentation and engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of nuclear process plant design and engineering standards.
• Experience participating in HAZOP, HAZID and other process safety activities.
• Strong understanding of engineering design lifecycles and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) would be advantageous.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of this work, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance.

What’s on Offer?

• 3 exciting contract opportunities
• UK location-agnostic working, providing flexibility for candidates across the UK
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, with site attendance as required
• 12-month contract
• Competitive rates of £63.00-£76.00/hour Umbrella or £46.85-£56.46/hour PAYE
• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant nuclear programme
• Work alongside leading engineering specialists on technically challenging projects
• The opportunity to apply Simul8 (TRAM) expertise to a major UK nuclear programme

If you’re a senior-level Process Engineer or engineering professional with Simul8 (TRAM) experience and are looking for the opportunity to contribute to a strategically important nuclear programme, we’d love to hear from you.