Lead EC&I Engineer

Urenco Group; England; On-site; GBP 74,000 - GBP 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company based in the UK is seeking a Lead EC&I Engineer to provide engineering services at its Capenhurst site. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, delivering engineering documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, particularly in nuclear environments. A competitive salary between £74,502 and £91,058 is offered along with comprehensive benefits including a generous bonus scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Generous bonus scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Flexible benefits package

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Electrical Engineering and construction design/controls.
• Experience of specifying/working with contractors.
• Thorough appreciation of international standards relating to engineering and design.

Responsibilities

• Provide a project and design service within the Engineering department.
• Preparation of relevant design documents.
• Developing achievable project plans and schedules.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Construction design/controls

Contractor management

Health and safety legislation

IT skills (Windows, Microsoft applications)

Technical documentation

Problem assessment and solution development

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft applications

Documentum

SAP

Job description

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Lead EC&I Engineer. Based at our Capenhurst site, you’ll provide engineering services to Waste and Decommissioning (UNS) as both a Design Authority Intelligent Customer (DAIC) and in support of the development of new and existing plant.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, who is appointed as the Design Authority, this role shall help ensure that new plant introduced to site meets its regulatory obligations. It shall also underpin business cases for new plant by identifying and delivering engineering documentation for consumption by both internal and external stakeholders, including activities such as the selection of appropriate technology. There is also an expectation that this role shall directly contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes related to Engineering, support the Engineering Manager as required, conduct new business activities and assist in the development of junior engineers.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Provide a project and design service within the Engineering department as required, in accordance with specified standards.
• Provide information and attend project meetings.
• Preparation of relevant design documents in accordance with design procedures, safety case and nuclear site license requirements.
• Produce appropriate specifications for contractors and manage their delivery.
• Controls/supervises activities of contractors (up to 20 personnel, 5 external consultants), including Method Statements and Risk Assessments to ensure work carried out is to specification, on time, and compliant with procedures.
• Developing achievable project plans and schedules such that the proposed improvements and projects can be delivered in a safe and cost-effective way.
• Provide timely and cost-effective project design solutions to address the requirements of the customers, jointly developed user requirements specifications and project plans.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Proven track record in Electrical Engineering and construction design/controls on Nuclear Licensed Sites. Similar experience obtained while working on other high hazard sites considered.
• Experience of specifying/working with contractors
• Experience of supervising managing staff/agency resources
• Systems and processes that are present in Urenco.
• Thorough appreciation of international standards relating to engineering and design.
• Sound knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
• Excellent IT skills including Windows and Microsoft applications, Documentum and SAP.
• Ability to use or learn to use specialist software packages (e.g. system modeling packages).
• Capable of producing high quality technical documentation including functional and technical specifications and project documentation.
• Ability to maintain and develop own technical knowledge to ensure the best, cost effective and safe solutions are proposed and implemented.
• Ability to assess problems, feasibility and develop practical solutions.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Salary £74,502 – £91,058
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies. including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

How to Apply

Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don't meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you! We outsource our recruitment process to Morson Group. If you choose to apply, the data you enter will be processed on behalf of Urenco by Morson as our recruitment partner.