EC& I Engineer/Senior Engineer - Nuclear

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer for a 3-month remote contract role. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry, a relevant engineering degree, and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to work on highly regulated nuclear projects while managing teams and ensuring safety standards are met. Competitive pay of £50-60/hour is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the nuclear industry.
• Strong understanding of design requirements for nuclear safety cases.
• Proven experience managing sub-contracts and leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I design, specification, procurement, and commissioning for nuclear projects.
• Provide technical consultancy and liaise with multi-discipline teams.
• Manage project quality, progress, cost, and documentation.

Skills

Chartered Engineer or near chartership

Strong organisational skills

Collaboration skills

Deadline-driven skills

Education

Degree in a relevant technical/engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

EC&I Engineer — 3 month Contract role — Remote — Outside IR35 — £50-60/hour

Are you an experienced EC&I Engineer with a passion for delivering highly regulated nuclear projects? Join a team driving world-class engineering projects and play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality, and technically complex solutions. This contract role is remote and outside IR35, offering flexibility while working on cutting-edge nuclear engineering assignments.

About the Role

As a Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer, you will define and manage the scope of work, ensuring all activities are executed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead and supervise a team of engineers, manage subcontracts, and deliver designs that support Design Reviews, HAZOPs, and safety cases across complex nuclear projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I design, specification, procurement, installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, and operator training for nuclear projects
• Provide technical consultancy and liaise with multi-discipline teams
• Manage project quality, progress, cost, and documentation
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, including resource management and recruitment
• Manage contractors and sub-contractors while reinforcing a strong safety culture
• Support sales, customer care, and bid preparation

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a relevant technical/engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Full UK driver's licence
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the nuclear industry
• Strong understanding of design requirements for nuclear safety cases
• Proven experience managing sub-contracts and leading technical teams
• Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM
• Skilled in checking design documentation, drawings, and calculations
• Strong organisational, collaboration, and deadline-driven skills

Desirable Attributes

• Chartered Engineer or near chartership, membership in IET or similar
• Experience integrating EC&I design with control systems (PLC/SCADA)
• Experience in design substantiation for nuclear safety cases
• Defence sector experience
• Experience in bid preparation