Principal EC&I Engineer
Location: Preston
Sector: Nuclear
Job type:
Contract
Salary: £55 - £58.50 per hour + Outside IR35
Contact: Oliver Markham
Contact email: Oliver.markham@highfieldps.co.uk
Contact phone: 07441390395
Job ref:
BBBH26331_1779309710
Published:
Duration:
Expiry Date:
2026-Jun-03
Startdate: ASAP
Principal EC&I Engineer
Nuclear Manufacturing Company | Near Manchester
Up to £58.50 per hour | Outside IR35
4-Day Working Week (4 x 10-hour days)
A leading nuclear manufacturing company near Manchester is looking for a Principal EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team working on specialist equipment and systems, including gloveboxes and similar containment solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead EC&I engineering activities across design and project delivery
- Support UKCA / CE Marking compliance and technical file documentation
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and legislation
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders
- Provide technical oversight during manufacture, testing and commissioning
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in UKCA / CE Marking
- Background in highly regulated engineering environments
- Experience with gloveboxes or similar specialist equipment is highly desirable
- Knowledge of machinery safety regulations, PUWER, LOLER, CDM etc.
- Ability to lead engineering activities and mentor others
- Nuclear 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
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