EC&I Engineer (All Levels)

Westlakes Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for EC&I Engineers to join critical nuclear projects in the UK. The role involves supporting the design and implementation of EC&I systems and requires an engineering degree and relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be motivated to contribute to complex projects across various nuclear locations, including Warrington and Newcastle. Competitive opportunities await those ready to work in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Support design, development, testing, and implementation of EC&I systems.
• Produce design calculations, technical specifications, and reports.
• Knowledge of industry guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of design safety documentation.
• Participate in site surveys, inspections, and commissioning.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status

Knowledge of EC&I principles

Good communication skills

Team motivation

Education

MEng, MSc, BEng, BSc or equivalent

Job description

Westlakes Recruit is currently recruiting for EC&I Engineers (all levels) to be located in either Warrington or Newcastle on a permanent basis. Our client can also look at Knutsford and Gloucester as office locations, so please get in touch if these locations would suit you better.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, testing and implementation of EC&I systems within nuclear projects.
• Produce design calculations, technical specifications, drawings and reports to meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Support requirement capture and apply a Systems Engineering approach for new architectures.
• Contribute across the project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to installation and commissioning.
• Work on systems integration, testing and validation of PLC, SCADA and simulator systems.
• Assist in the preparation of design safety documentation and compliance with nuclear safety standards.
• Participate in site surveys, inspections and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to problem‑solving, technical investigations and root cause analysis.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports.
• Build and maintain valuable relationships with peers, partners and clients.

Skills and Qualifications

• MEng, MSc, BEng, BSc or equivalent in EC&I or another relevant discipline.
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional body (support will be provided).
• Aware of civil nuclear plant systems, structures, components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries).
• Knowledge of EC&I principles, design tools and relevant guidelines, standards and practices (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE – particularly IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226 and ONR SAPs/TAGS).
• Experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a Control & Instrumentation (C&I) system, including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process‑critical I&C systems.
• Knowledge of high‑integrity hardware or software‑based control systems for industrial equipment.
• Motivated team member capable of meeting deadlines and communicating project progress.
• Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

Why We're Different

Westlakes Recruit is a people‑solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission‑critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile – we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them. We do all of nuclear.

Powering a diverse nuclear future: As an equal‑opportunities business, we value applications.