Principal EC&I Engineer

Overview

In this role you lead EC&I engineering across complex systems, guiding technical delivery and design reviews for high-impact programmes. You will serve as a technical interface with clients and internal teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely outcomes. You’ll mentor engineers, drive continuous improvement, and help shape critical projects in a regulated nuclear environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for EC&I delivery on complex systems and projects
• Act as Lead Engineer on large-scale programmes and support planning
• Chair design reviews and present technical findings
• Ensure compliance with standards (BS7671, IEC 61508, CDM Regulations, Machinery Directive)
• Prioritise health, safety and environmental requirements; support cost, schedule, quality delivery
• Contribute to tenders with technical and risk assessments
• Lead, mentor and supervise engineering teams; set objectives and provide feedback
• Engage with clients and stakeholders; resolve technical queries and represent the business
• Drive continuous improvement and stay updated on emerging technologies
• Contribute to QMS procedures and compliance

Key requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering (or HNC/HND with significant experience)
• Evidence of CPD
• Membership with IET (or working toward Chartered status)
• 10+ years in EC&I engineering within regulated industries
• Strong expertise across EC&I with two or more specialisms
• Experience across full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of control systems design (V-cycle, verification & validation)
• Experience with configuration and documentation management
• Proven collaboration with project management teams
• leadership
• mentoring
• collaboration
• EC&I engineering expertise across multiple disciplines
• control systems design (V-cycle, V&V)
• BIM-enabled project experience

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