EC&I Inspector

NRL Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking an experienced EC&I Inspector to join a major programme in Reading on a 12-month contract. This site-based role involves inspecting EC&I installations, witnessing testing, and ensuring compliance with BS 7671 and project quality requirements.

You will operate in a safety-critical, quality-focused environment, coordinating with engineering, construction and commissioning teams to resolve issues and maintain lifetime records.

Qualifications

• Five years of EC&I inspection experience in heavy industrial environments, preferably nuclear/defence.
• Solid knowledge of inspection records, ITPs, NCRs and lifetime records packages.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management environments.
• SC clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect EC&I installations against drawings, specs and standards.
• Witness electrical testing: continuity, insulation, functional and loop tests.
• Review ITPs and ensure compliance during construction and commissioning.
• Identify quality issues and raise NCRs; ensure defects are addressed.
• Maintain inspection documentation and quality records for lifecycle packages.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, commissioning teams, clients and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and site safety requirements.
• Support NPI and related inspection activities when required.

Skills

EC&I inspection

BS 2391 qualification

18th Edition BS 7671

ATEX Ex01-Ex04 Ex05-Ex06

ISO 9001 quality environment

Education

City & Guilds Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing BS 2391

Job description

Working Pattern: Site-based, Monday to Friday

Security Clearance: Valid SC clearance or eligibility to obtain

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Inspector to join a major programme in Reading on an initial 12-month contract.

This is a site-based opportunity within a highly regulated nuclear and defence environment. You will be responsible for inspecting EC&I installations, witnessing testing activities and ensuring all work complies with engineering specifications, relevant industry standards and quality requirements.

The role would suit an experienced EC&I Inspector with a strong electrical inspection and testing background who is comfortable working within a safety-critical, quality-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical, control and instrumentation installations against engineering drawings, specifications and applicable standards.
• Witness and document electrical testing activities, including continuity, insulation resistance, functional and loop testing.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure requirements are followed throughout construction and commissioning activities.
• Identify quality issues and raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring defects are appropriately addressed.
• Compile and maintain inspection documentation, quality records and lifetime records packages.
• Work closely with engineering, construction and commissioning teams, as well as clients and subcontractors, to resolve quality and technical issues.
• Ensure work complies with 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) alongside relevant site safety, quality and security requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and associated inspection activities where required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of five years' EC&I inspection experience gained within nuclear, defence, oil & gas, marine or another heavy industrial environment.
• City & Guilds Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing (BS 2391) qualification.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification.
• ATEX qualifications Ex01-Ex04 (gas) and Ex05-Ex06 (dust).
• Strong knowledge of EC&I systems, electrical inspection, loop testing, calibration and quality assurance.
• Experience maintaining inspection and quality records.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management environment.
• Valid SC clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain the required security clearance before commencement.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.