Principal EC&I Engineer

Principal EC&I Engineer

  • Contract
  • Preston
    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

    Your Consultant

    Oliver Markham

    Team Leader - Nuclear & Buildings

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