Lead EC&I Engineer HVLV

ASSYSTEM; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Engineer EC&I to oversee engineering outputs for complex projects. You will ensure compliance with safety standards while guiding a team of engineers. Ideal candidates have a decade of experience in highly regulated environments and hold a degree in engineering. This full-time role is office-based in Preston, UK, with a commitment to diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience influencing engineering practices and outcomes.
• Experience with configuration management for plant and documentation.
• Experience in systems design calculations and EMC assessment.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Engineer on large and complex projects assisting in project plans.
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements are prioritized.
• Monitor team performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Proven track record in EC&I design

Strong collaboration with project management teams

Experience in highly regulated industries

Understanding of safety system design legislation

Education

Degree in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering

HNC / HND with substantial professional experience

Tools

FMECA

HAZOP

HAZID

Job description

Lead Engineer EC&I

As a LEAD Engineer you will be directly involved in our most exciting projects where you will provide technical leadership and support to the EC&I technical discipline community across a wide range of our client portfolio projects and framework agreements. Assystem operates in Nuclear Decommissioning Defence New Build and Infrastructure. Customers include Sellafield, Rolls-Royce, EDF, BAE, F4E, Hinkley Point.

Role Responsibilities

Technically responsible for EC&I engineering output of EC&I teams delivering technical solutions for complex systems

Act as Lead Engineer on large and complex Projects assisting in the production of Project plans and other associated Project Management activities

Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are appropriately prioritised and applied

Be aware of existing and emerging technologies including those in other major disciplines

Proven understanding of responsibilities regarding BS7671 IEC 61508 Machinery Directive and CDM Regulations

Lead technical solutions at design reviews facilitate technical discussions and chair formal technical reviews

Prepare and present technical presentations to all levels within the Business

Capable of independent and autonomous work in delivering complex engineering activities

Guide / advise on mitigating environmental impact throughout the design process

Possess strong delegation motivation communication and teamwork skills

Actively support staff and clients with technical issues and customer design reviews

Provide a professional and logical work approach especially to junior team members

Monitor team performance providing individual feedback and encouragement

Select project team members to meet project requirements

Direct and supervise team members and technical teams

Monitor and resolve performance issues within the team

Actively seek guidance from other Engineers and specialists to improve understanding

Responsible for the technical aspects of complex or large tenders contributing to risk controls

Assist in managing project costs and schedules with minimal supervision

Can independently implement company security procedures

Act as the focal point for technical communications between clients and customers

Oversee authoring reviewing and approval of written and graphical content

Establish and develop technical group networks

Perform technical approval of engineering outputs produced by others

Guide and support team members in the application of QMS

Identify review and help develop future QMS procedures controls and standards

Qualifications : Essential Experience

Proven track record in the design of Electrical Control & Instrumentation systems with specialist experience in at least two areas :

• Radiometrics and Special Instruments
• Control Systems
• Electrical Supply Infrastructure
• EC&I Functional Safety Systems
• Process Instruments
• Remote Handling and Lifting Equipment
• EC&I Project Management
• Security in Design

In-depth understanding of EC&I within complex project environments

Experience across all project life cycle phases

Strong collaboration with project management teams providing timely technical input

Understanding of Control System design phases V-cycle and version control

Experience with configuration management for plant and documentation

10 years of experience influencing engineering practices and outcomes

10 years in highly regulated industries

Led process improvements for efficiency and effectiveness

Led teams delivering medium to high complexity technical solutions

Desirable Experience

Experience working with safety cases in high-hazard industries (preferably Nuclear)

Functional Safety design and substantiation experience

Familiar with ONR License Conditions

Experience in BIM-enabled projects

Knowledge of safety system design legislation and techniques such as FMECA HAZOP HAZID

Experience in systems design calculations and EMC assessment

Experience in software / hardware / embedded programming for machinery and process control

Broad knowledge of instrumentation design techniques

Experience in managing equipment obsolescence

Qualifications Required

Essential

A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering) or HNC / HND with substantial professional experience

Desirable

A degree at Honours level or higher in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering

Additional Information

• Security clearance

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.

Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills talent and our peoples ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Administrative Skills, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, Creative Production, Design And Estimation, Architecture

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1