Lead EC&I Engineer - Electrical

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead EC&I Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join their innovative team in Warrington. This role offers the opportunity to work on major projects within a collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence and safety. As part of a long-term partnership, you will be instrumental in delivering complex electrical designs and leading a team of junior engineers. With a commitment to professional development and work-life balance, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a dynamic sector. Join a firm that values your expertise and fosters growth!

Benefits

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Charitable donations matching

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in engineering roles focusing on electrical design.
• Proficiency in CE&I deliverables like SLDs and cable calculations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on CE&I design aspects for project delivery.
• Lead junior designers and confirm electrical services designs.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

Team Leadership

Innovative Design Solutions

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Membership

Tools

Amtech

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Client:

Jacobs

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Lead EC&I Engineer - Electrical -(EST0002IH)

Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team committed to doing the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to attract and retain top talent.

In addition to standard benefits, UK employees also receive free single medical cover, digital GP service, family-friendly benefits like enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, and reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships. We also contribute to our communities through the Collectively program, which includes matched funding, paid volunteering, and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key priorities for Jacobs. We’re open to discussing hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit both you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Jacobs Nuclear is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver approximately £7 billion of major projects. We seek high-value expertise from regulated and comparable sectors to work collaboratively. The PPP delivers major projects, site-wide improvements, and supporting services.

Jacobs Nuclear provides front-end design and engineering across the PPP portfolio. Being part of the PPP Team offers a unique chance to drive innovation in engineering, safety, and delivery solutions at one of the most complex industrial sites globally. We value professionals passionate about development and new challenges.

The Sludge Handling and Export Plan (SH&EP) aims to enable treatment of mobile sludge stored in SPP1, originating from FGSMP, into a form suitable for long-term storage and disposal.

We have an opening for a Lead EC&I Engineer (Electrical Bias) to support the CE&I Responsible Engineer in delivering the project's CE&I design outputs. The current phase involves designing the building's electrical supply and services infrastructure. The candidate should understand the design of these systems from level 1 switchboards to level 2 switchboards, motor control systems, small power, and lighting systems. Key responsibilities include:

1. Collaborate with and advise the Responsible Engineer and Engineering Managers on all CE&I design aspects to ensure successful project delivery.
2. Develop and confirm building electrical services designs, including GI, GNI, normal supplies, earthing systems, and lightning protection.
3. Coordinate space management within the building for electrical systems.
4. Lead and support junior CE&I designers in executing their scope.
5. Assist the Responsible Engineer in reporting progress against the project schedule.

Qualifications:

• Institution Membership (Management, Engineering, or Scientific), preferably Chartered or Incorporated.
• Experience with CE&I key deliverables such as SLDs, BCDs, cable routing, cable calculations, small power, and lighting design.
• Proficiency with Amtech or similar software.
• Demonstrated experience with innovative, fit-for-purpose design solutions, with 5-10 years in roles emphasizing engineering knowledge.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.