EC&I Digital Design Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom seeks an EC&I Digital Design Lead to drive digital delivery of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation projects. You will lead Revit-based EC&I design, develop BIM standards, and ensure deliverables meet stringent quality and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate with other engineering disciplines, mentor designers and technicians, and push for continuous improvement through automation and ISO 19650 aligned processes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering EC&I design in a regulated environment.
• Ability to mentor designers and technicians.
• Strong collaboration across disciplines to meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I digital design activities using Autodesk Revit.
• Develop and maintain EC&I BIM standards, templates, and content libraries.
• Ensure models and deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate EC&I designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Support model reviews, quality checks, and compliance activities.
• Drive improvements through digital tools, automation, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to designers and technicians.
• Work with Information Management teams to support BIM and ISO 19650.
• Promote innovation, consistency, and excellence across EC&I digital delivery.

Skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary

Mentoring

Digital engineering

Problem solving

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM standards

Job description

Overview

Our market supports the delivery of engineering design for enrichment and fuel manufacture, plant life extension, decommissioning, and waste handling projects throughout their full lifecycle, including commissioning and operation.

We are looking for people who enjoy solving complex challenges, working collaboratively, and delivering high-quality solutions. You'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise, embrace new technologies, and contribute to innovative projects in a highly regulated environment.

Your role

As the EC&I Digital Design Lead, you will lead the digital delivery of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design projects.

In this role, you will:

• Lead EC&I digital design activities using Autodesk Revit.
• Develop and maintain EC&I BIM standards, templates, and content libraries.
• Ensure models and deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate EC&I designs with other engineering disciplines.
• Support model reviews, quality checks, and compliance activities.
• Drive improvements through digital tools, automation, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to designers and technicians.
• Work closely with Information Management teams to support BIM and ISO 19650 requirements.
• Promote innovation, consistency, and excellence across EC&I digital delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping digital engineering delivery while supporting the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for the nuclear industry.

About you

You are passionate about digital engineering and enjoy working with technology to improve design delivery. You have strong Autodesk Revit skills and experience working within EC&I design projects.

• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Improving processes and finding more efficient ways of working.
• Maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting others.
• Solving technical challenges and driving continuous improvement.
• You are proactive, organised, and motivated by delivering quality outcomes in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.