EC&I Engineer -Site Based Sellafield

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an EC&I Engineer for a contract opportunity at Sellafield. The role involves delivering engineering activities, producing design documentation, and ensuring compliance with nuclear standards. Ideal candidates have experience in nuclear or regulated environments and possess strong communication skills. This site-based position offers competitive pay and the chance to contribute to vital national infrastructure in a technically challenging setting.

Qualifications

• Experience within nuclear or highly regulated industries is mandatory.
• Ability to interface with construction and project teams.
• SC clearance preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support EC&I engineering activities.
• Produce and review design documentation and calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with Sellafield standards.

Skills

Proven experience as an EC&I Engineer

Working knowledge of relevant BS EN and IEC standards

Strong communication skills

Job description

Contract Opportunity: EC&I Engineer – Sellafield Projects

£42‑£46 per hour (Inside IR35)
On‑site – Sellafield
Sector: Nuclear

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support EC&I engineering activities across nuclear infrastructure projects
• Produce and review design documentation, drawings, and calculations
• Ensure EC&I designs comply with Sellafield standards, safety case requirements, and site licence conditions
• Interface closely with construction, commissioning, safety, and project teams to support effective delivery
• Contribute to technical problem‑solving and on‑site engineering resolution

Requirements

• Proven experience as an EC&I Engineer within nuclear or other highly regulated industries
• Working knowledge of relevant BS EN and IEC standards
• Experience working to Sellafield site procedures (or equivalent) is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a site environment
• SC clearance preferred or the ability to obtain

Why Join?

Competitive £42‑46/hour (Inside IR35)
Long‑term, site‑based role on a flagship UK nuclear programme
Hands‑on engineering exposure at one of Europe’s most complex facilities
Opportunity to build deep site experience and contribute to critical national infrastructure
Apply now to be part of Sellafield’s next phase of engineering delivery – on site, technically challenging, and genuinely impactful