Senior EC&I Engineer

Nuvia Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer in Warrington, England. You will oversee design and engineering in nuclear projects, supervise teams, and ensure quality and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years' experience in the Nuclear industry and a relevant engineering degree.

Benefits

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Electrical Vehicles

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Personal Development & Further Education Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Nuclear industry.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Demonstrable competence in a design/delivery position within a project based environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, specification, procurement, and commissioning.
• Liaise with multiple disciplines and manage project contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Handling

Process Instrumentation

Functional Safety

Machinery Safety

LV Distribution Systems

Organisation & Collaborations skills

Quality & service driven attitude

Education

Relevant engineering degree or demonstrable experience

Job description

Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Definition and distribution of the scope of work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality. Delivery of all design and engineering to meet the requirements of Design Reviews and HAZOPs within Project procedures. Supervision of less experienced engineering employees, engineering resource management and interviews.

Position in Organisation

Reporting to Principal Engineers with ultimate line management responsibilities being with the Chief Engineer within your discipline.

Reports to Principal Engineer, Team Leader or Department Manager.

Normally supervises a design or project team of up to 5 engineering staff, although the team may be supplemented by staff from elsewhere.

Responsible for the allocation of work and managing quality, progress and cost of the work carried out within the project.

Responsible for managing project subcontracts.

Regularly interacts with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines.

Responsible for communications within project team on your allotment of the project.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, Specification, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects
• Liaison with multi disciplines
• Technical Consultancy
• Project Management including quality, progress and cost control including documentation
• Sales Support and Customer care
• Manage Contractors and Sub Contractors, Staff Development
• Manage safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture, compliance with safety regulations (eg. CDM and CE marking), and the application of safety systems

Experience and Attributes Required for the Role

Essential for a Senior EC&I Engineer

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience
• A full UK driver’s licence
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (where applicable)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Nuclear industry
• Demonstrable competence in a design/delivery position within a project based environment
• Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases

Significant Experience in Two or More of the Following Specific EC&I Areas

• Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling)
• Process Instrumentation
• Functional Safety (to BS EN 61508/BS EN 61511)
• Machinery Safety (including BS EN 60204 and BS EN 13849)
• LV Distribution Systems (including experience in Trimble Pro-design)
• Experience of managing sub‑contracts
• Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM
• Experience of checking design documentation including drawings and supporting calculations
• Experience and/or ability of leading a technical team within a professional project delivery environment
• Organisation & Collaborations skills
• Demonstrable expertise in working to tight deadlines
• Quality & service driven attitude
• High level of commercial awareness
• Experience of leading design teams

Desirable for a Senior EC&I Engineer

• Chartered Engineer and candidates nearing chartership are preferred. Membership to appropriate institutions is preferred e.g. IET
• EC&I design integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA) would be advantageous.
• Experience of Design Substantiation to support safety cases including assessment of new and existing systems.
• Additional experience obtained within the Defence sector would be advantageous.
• Experience of bid preparation

Employee Staff Benefits

• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.......And More*After 1 year of service.