EC&I Engineers

NRL; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 143,270,000 - 185,976,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Glasgow is seeking experienced Principal and Senior EC&I Engineers to work on a major defence infrastructure programme. These are 12-month contract positions based in the Glasgow city centre office with hybrid working and excellent rates for professionals with electrical, control and instrumentation design expertise.

Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and have a strong understanding of HV/LV systems, SCADA, networks and telecoms, plus experience with Trimble/Amtech and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering EC&I design for defence infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead junior staff and mentor the team.
• Experience with HV and LV electrical systems and associated comms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I design for new infrastructure
• Design HV and LV electrical systems and integrate SCADA, networks & telecoms
• Prepare building services designs including lighting, small power, earthing & lightning protection
• Lead and mentor junior team members for high-quality outputs
• Produce technical scopes and resource estimates for design changes
• Develop system specifications aligned with client requirements
• Manage design risks, assumptions and change control processes
• Ensure the team delivers activities aligned with programme priorities

Skills

EC&I design

HV/LV systems

SCADA networks

Leadership

Change control

Tools

Trimble/Amtech

Dialux

ETAP

Job description

Summary

We’re seeking experienced Principal and Senior EC&I Engineers to work on a major defence infrastructure programme. These are contract positions for 12 months, based in our client’s Glasgow city centre office with hybrid flexibility and excellent rates for professionals with electrical, control and instrumentation design expertise.

• Senior Engineer: £50 – £65 per hour

Rates are on an Umbrella basis, inside IR35

Location and Working Pattern

Glasgow city centre office – hybrid working, ideally at least two office days per week

Client Overview

Our client is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex infrastructure projects to the defence sector. Their reputation for technical excellence and safety ensures they remain a trusted provider for nationally critical programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I design for new infrastructure
• Design HV and LV electrical systems and integrate communications systems such as SCADA, networks, and telecoms
• Prepare building services designs including lighting, small power, earthing, and lightning protection
• Lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality project outputs
• Produce technical scopes and resource estimates for design changes
• Develop system specifications aligned with client requirements
• Manage design risks, assumptions, and design change control processes
• Ensure the team delivers activities aligned with programme priorities

Must-have Requirements

• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (British-born UK citizen, with no overseas work in the last 5 years)
• Strong understanding of HV and LV systems and associated communications systems
• Competency in Trimble/Amtech and Dialux; ETAP experience desirable
• Ability to lead and guide junior engineering staff

Nice-to-have Skills

• Previous experience in defence or nuclear sectors
• Familiarity with design assurance and governance processes