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Principal EC&I Engineer

Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ 49,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SO21, Winchester, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Principal EC&I Engineer Job Description

Pragmatic, cost effective solutions, always. At Cyclife Aquila Nuclear we always strive to achieve the best solution possible, at a cost-effective price.

Cyclife Aquila Nuclear is a medium-sized engineering company that delivers mission-critical engineering to Europe's nuclear and healthcare industries. Specialising in nuclear engineering: shielding, containment, remote handling, and packaging, we put safety first and harness fresh thinking on every project. Together, we're shaping the future of nuclear engineering. Our vision is to be the company of choice for customers and competitors, and our mission is to be the most respected and fulfilling nuclear company to work for in the UK.

Cyclife Aquila Nuclear is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age.

Job Summary/Purpose and Role

To provide the leadership and management of multi-disciplined engineering teams in the delivery of Aquila’s major projects or workstreams. Responsible for the provision of electrical engineering elements associated with success delivery of machine design and build projects through the design process from concept to manufacture, testing and handover. Working as part of a project team, you will manage design output of Aquila’s sub-contractors, from concept to validation for electrical elements.

Reporting directly to the Technical Manager responsible for providing input and support to the Engineering Function Technical Authority.

Principal EC&I Engineer Key Working Relationships

  * Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering Operations, Technical Manager, Principal Engineers, Design Engineers

  * Project Managers/Engineers

  * Support functions – Finance, HR, H&S

  * The job holder shall communicate and liaise with external clients, suppliers and other third parties as required.

Professional Development

You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.

Values

You should adhere to CAN’s Values, “Elite” & “Ethical”, and to the Cyclife Guiding Principles, “Take Care, Feel Pride, Be Accountable, and Act Collectively”. The Company operates a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.

Principal EC&I Engineer Main Duties and Responsibilities

  * To progress the technical delivery of the electrical elements of engineering projects, as allocated, in alignment with the Technical Manager, Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager.

  * To support Project Managers to ensure outsourced EC&I design meets requirement.

  * To ensure EC&I project scope is satisfied efficiently and effectively.

  * To provide strict adherence to customers specification and standards for EC&I.

  * Work alongside design engineers to ensure designs are fit for purpose and identify design solutions integrate electrical and control requirements effectively.

  * Peer review of sub-contractor produced drawings and documentation against project specification requirements.

  * Help develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and suppliers, including the identification, assessment, and integration of new EC&I subcontractors.

  * Witnessing factory acceptance tests and projects sign off.

  * Supporting the scheduling and tasking information to the Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager.

  * To provide analyses and understand technical tender specifications, producing the technical aspects of tender returns and creating accurate tender design estimates.

  * To peer review of concept designs, 3D CAD scheme designs, detailed manufacturing drawings and design substantiation by calculations.

  * To support the development of the engineering resource, development and implementation of internship and apprenticeship programmes

  * To assist in general clerical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the Engineering Department.

  * Any other job duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

  * Understanding of GDPR/data protection legislation procedures and requirements in a highly regulated environment.

  * To support business change, via effective change management processes in the context of Aquila Nuclear Engineering fast-paced regulatory environment.

  * To be responsible for your own workplace safety. To demonstrate commitment to health and safety; ensure all statutory obligations are met and the safety of staff, clients and visitors are in line with the UK and European standards.

Principal EC&I Engineer Eligibility Criteria

Current valid right to work in the UK

A good standard of written and spoken English language

Principal EC&I Engineer Qualifications

HNC/HND Engineering Discipline (Electrical)

Engineering Degree (BEng / MSc)

Professional Registration (EngTech/IEng/CEng)

Nuclear experience / highly regulate industry

Security Cleared (DV/SC)

Principal EC&I Engineer Competencies, Knowledge & Experience

Leadership and management of multi-discipline teams

Knowledge of engineering delivery process

Knowledge of Project Management (time, cost & quality)

Sub-contractor management

Management of change control

Learning from experience and continuous improvement

Technical lead on specific projects

Line Management

Recruitment

Engineering career development

Engineering resource management

Stakeholder (client) management

Performance Management

Communication

NEC contract or similar experience

Technical support to bid process

Technical support to commercial department

Engineering design management

Concept, scheme, and detail design engineering

2D / 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks or similar)

Design for manufacturing

Managing / participating in design reviews

Technical document (control, configuration & issue)

Technical reporting (internal & external)

Analytical, mathematical, and engineering calculation’s ability

Knowledge of standards and regulations

Problem solving

Inspection and testing

Substantiation & validation of engineering design

Draughting

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