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Senior EC&I Engineer
Aldermaston / Hybrid
Contract role
£55-60/hour outside IR35
Are you an experienced EC&I Engineer looking to work on complex and meaningful projects in the nuclear sector? We're seeking a highly motivated Senior EC&I Engineer to join our team delivering challenging and rewarding work supporting the UK's nuclear industry.
You'll contribute to the full project lifecycle, from concept design to commissioning, working in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, integrity, and continuous professional development.
What You'll Be Doing
EC&I Design & Delivery
Develop CE&I design concepts (SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules, layouts, etc.)
Work with control system hardware and software
Apply knowledge of Functional Safety (BSEN 61508 & 61511)
Produce designs meeting relevant British and European standards and client requirements
Maintain LTQR / Technical File in line with quality management systems
Address operability, maintainability, and safety within designs
Deliver designs on time and within budget
Write design justification reports mitigating technical risks
Create functional safety and controls design documentation (FDS, SIDD, Functional Safety Plan)
Produce drawings, specifications, and work instructions to enable manufacturing
Review in-house and subcontract drawings
Develop CE&I technical specifications and commissioning documentation (FAT, SAT)
Manage subcontract suppliers
Attend and witness commissioning activities
Interpret and create EC&I engineering drawings using AutoCAD
Author engineering reports (basis of design, substantiation reports, calculations)
Experience with EC&I design is essential; safety interlock design is preferred
HVAC control systems experience is highly desirable
Technical Competency
Maintain personal and professional development
Understand project technical aspects and develop solutions with in-house specialists or supply chain partners
Consolidate and collate design and engineering documentation for internal approvals and client presentations
Commercial Awareness
Understand business objectives to help ensure continuity of work
Contribute to project success by sharing relevant information internally
Recognise the wider impact of your work on colleagues, clients, and suppliers
Build and maintain effective working relationships across teams
Enhance the company's reputation through professional engagement, industry events, and client interactions
Bid Support
Provide technical and commercial input for client and internal enquiries
Support tender and contract reviews with informed contributions
Help produce enquiry and tender responses, cost estimates, and schedules
Identify scope modifications and support the estimation of costs and contract variations
About You - Person Specification
Qualifications
Relevant Engineering Degree, HNC, or demonstrable equivalent experience (Essential)
Membership of an appropriate technical/professional body (Desirable)
IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety qualification (or equivalent)Experience & Knowledge
Broad-based engineering experience in design and manufacturing (Essential)
Electrical systems design (Essential)
Low voltage control gear (Essential)
Control systems experience (Essential)
Knowledge of drawing principles and standards (Desirable)
Understanding of CE marking requirements (Desirable)
AutoCAD proficiency (Desirable)
Machine Safety Directives/functional safety knowledge (Desirable)
HAZOP/HAZID experience (Desirable)
If you're ready to make an impact in the nuclear industry on high-profile projects with a supportive, expert team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join us in delivering safe, innovative engineering solutions
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