EC&I Engineering Manager

EC&I Engineering Manager

  • Contract
  • Preston
    Location: Preston
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £60 - £65 per hour + Outside IR35
    Contact: Oliver Markham 
    Contact email: Oliver.markham@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07441390395
    Job ref: BBBH26328_1779304818
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Jun-03
    Startdate: ASAP

    EC&I Engineering Manager

    Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester
    Up to £65.40 per hour | Outside IR35
    4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days)
    A leading nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for an experienced EC&I Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across the delivery of complex projects within a highly regulated environment.
    This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving engineering delivery from bid stage through to project completion, ensuring compliance, quality and successful project execution. The role will support the development of specialist systems and equipment, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions.

    The Role

    • Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across project delivery
    • Act as the technical lead during bid and tender activities
    • Oversee engineering scope, schedules, budgets and delivery strategies
    • Provide technical direction and assurance throughout the project lifecycle
    • Ensure engineering solutions comply with UKCA / CE Marking requirements
    • Manage engineering risk, compliance and configuration control activities
    • Support manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning phases
    • Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
    • Mentor and develop engineers within the team

    What We’re Looking For

    • Strong background in EC&I engineering leadership within regulated industries
    • Proven experience with UKCA / CE Marking and technical file compliance
    • Experience working on gloveboxes or similar specialist equipment highly desirable
    • Good understanding of Machinery Directive, PUWER, LOLER, CDM and associated standards
    • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and project delivery
    • Ability to manage engineering scope, risk, quality and programme requirements
    • Nuclear industry experience preferred, but not essential
    • Security clearance preferred, or ability to obtain clearance required

    Working Arrangement

    • 4-day working week (4 x 10-hour days)
    • Minimum 2 days in the office, ideally 3
    • Long-term contract opportunity
    • Outside IR35

    Your Consultant

    Oliver Markham

    Team Leader - Nuclear & Buildings

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