EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer

  • Contract
  • Cheshire
    Location: Cheshire
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £48 - £51 per hour + Inside IR35
    Contact: Kirsty Lockyear
    Contact email: kirsty.lockyear@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07460 922037
    Job ref: BBBH26427_1781690759
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Jul-01
    Startdate: ASAP

    EC&I Engineer

    Warrington | £51 per hour (Inside IR35) | Hybrid – 3 Days On Site | 12-Month Contract

    Are you an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer looking to work on one of the UK’s most significant nuclear programmes?
    We’re seeking an experienced engineer to join a specialist Plant Facing Design Office (PFDO) team, delivering electrical and control engineering solutions that support the development of bespoke tooling and equipment for critical retrieval operations.
    This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects within a highly regulated environment while enjoying a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

    The Role

    As an EC&I Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering outputs within your assigned scope, ensuring designs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Producing EC&I engineering deliverables in line with project requirements and specifications
    • Applying relevant engineering standards, codes of practice and design guidance
    • Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
    • Identifying and documenting engineering assumptions, constraints and risks
    • Supporting design reviews, checking and verification activities
    • Delivering engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and quality

    What We’re Looking For

    You’ll ideally have:

    • Experience delivering EC&I engineering outputs within engineering or project environments
    • A strong understanding of engineering standards, procedures and best practice
    • Experience developing engineering documentation from defined requirements
    • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
    • Experience supporting engineering assurance and review processes
    • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline

    Desirable Experience

    • Experience within nuclear or other regulated, safety-critical industries
    • Exposure to multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design
    • Experience working alongside designers, project managers and other engineering disciplines
    • Familiarity with engineering governance and assurance processes
    • A commitment to continuous improvement and learning from operational experience
    • Working towards or holding Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status

    What’s on Offer?

    • £51 per hour – Inside IR35
    • 12-month contract
    • Hybrid working – 3 days per week on site in Warrington
    • Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear projects
    • Collaborative team environment with long-term project opportunities
    • Exposure to complex engineering challenges within a highly regulated sector

    If you’re an EC&I Engineer looking to develop your career on major nuclear programmes while working with a highly experienced engineering team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

    Your Consultant

    Kirsty Lockyear

    Principal Consultant

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