Lead EC&I Engineer

NRL; Croft; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL seeks an experienced Lead EC&I Engineer to support key projects in the nuclear decommissioning sector. Based in Warrington with hybrid working, the role targets leadership across regulated environments on a contract position inside IR35.

Responsibilities include delivering EC&I design packages, coordinating with internal teams and external contractors, and ensuring compliance through approvals and supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of EC&I design delivery across project lifecycles.
• Strong knowledge of Nuclear regulations and safety standards.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Controls & Instrumentation Engineering.
• Ability to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical support across multiple project work packages.
• Produce estimates for all stages of the Sellafield Gated Process.
• Lead design delivery within internal teams and manage external contractors.
• Check drawings and documentation, ensuring compliance with approvals processes.
• Carry out plant configuration walkdowns to confirm and document baseline conditions accurately.
• Determine engineering requirements and support Validation and Verification activities.
• Represent the project team professionally during supplier engagements, including acceptance tests.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and present deliverables at key reviews.

Skills

EC&I leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project lifecycle

Design delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AVEVA

Cimage

MS Office

Job description

Lead EC&I Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Lead EC&I Engineer to support key project delivery in the nuclear decommissioning industry. Based in Warrington with hybrid working opportunities, this role suits professionals with strong leadership skills and a track record in highly regulated environments. This is a contract position inside IR35, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in a critical engineering programme.

Client Overview

Our client is delivering a key engineering project at Sellafield, ensuring compliance, safety, and resilience across technical systems.

Salary

Contract – Inside IR35 (rate on application)

Location and Working Pattern

Warrington-based with hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office and 2 days remote (potentially negotiable depending on personal circumstances).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical support across multiple project work packages.
• Produce estimates for all applicable stages of the Sellafield Gated Process.
• Lead design delivery within internal teams and manage external contractors.
• Check design drawings and documentation, ensuring compliance with approvals processes.
• Carry out plant configuration walkdowns to confirm and document baseline conditions accurately.
• Determine engineering requirements and support Validation and Verification activities.
• Represent the project team professionally during supplier engagements, including acceptance tests.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and present deliverables at key reviews.

Must-have Requirements

• Proven experience in leading EC&I design delivery through various project lifecycle stages.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks (Nuclear Installations Act, Site Licence Conditions, HASAWA, EWR, CDM, LOLER, PED, IRR).
• Expertise in delivering EC&I design packages, translating specifications into safe, legal design solutions.
• Experience in highly regulated industries.
• Qualification in Electrical & Electronic or Controls & Instrumentation Engineering.
• Ability to gain BPSS security clearance.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Existing P1/P4 pass and familiarity with Sellafield IT systems (SEMS/SLMS).
• Experience with Programmable Electronic Systems, Machinery Safety, and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment.
• Familiarity with Sellafield processes (D03760 Design Change Awareness and D03770 Checking & Approvals).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and Client IT systems (MS Office, Cimage, AVEVA).
• CyBOK foundations or industrial cybersecurity qualifications.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and/or professional registration with IET, IoP, or InstMC.
• City & Guilds 2382 (BS 7671:2018).

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support.