Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer

Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer

  • Contract
  • Cheshire
    Location: Cheshire
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £65 - £70 per hour
    Contact: Kirsty Lockyear
    Contact email: kirsty.lockyear@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07460 922037
    Job ref: BBBH25397_1763481121
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2025-Dec-02
    Startdate: ASAP

    Senior EC&I Engineers – Defence Projects
    Warrington (Hybrid)
    Contract role

    £65-70/hour

    We’re looking for Senior EC&I Engineers to join a high-performing team delivering critical infrastructure on a major defence project under the MOD’s Nuclear Technical Support Provider (NTSP) framework, specifically within the Facilities Nuclear Infrastructure Capacity and Assurance Programme (FNICAP).
    This is an exciting opportunity to be part of newly awarded packages of work, supporting the design and integration of complex systems including:

    • Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes
    • LV Switchgear
    • Finger Jetty & Shiplift Systems

    You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment focused on innovation, safety, and technical excellence.

    Location: Warrington – Birchwood Business Park
    Travel: Occasional visits to Glasgow or Faslane for client meetings/reviews/familiarisation
    Work Arrangements: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
    Clearance: SC Clearance required (or the ability to obtain)

    What You’ll Bring

    • Proven experience in EC&I design within Defence or similarly regulated environments
    • Strong understanding of ISO 13849
    • Hands-on experience with Cranes and Hoists
    • Excellent grasp of core electrical and control engineering principles
    • Familiarity with Defence industry processes and documentation

    This is a fantastic chance to join a project at its early stages and help shape its success. If you’re ready to take on technically challenging, meaningful work that contributes to national capability – we’d love to hear from you.

    Your Consultant

    Kirsty Lockyear

    Principal Account Consultant

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