NUVIA UK - Senior/ Principal EC&I Engineer

NUVIA; Olney; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution & Life Assurance

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes (EV/Tech/C2W)

Job summary

NUVIA seeks a Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer to lead the scope, design, and delivery of safety‑critical electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering for nuclear, defence and energy projects in the UK. You will supervise up to five engineers, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with CDM and safety regulations.

Reporting to Principal Engineers, you will drive technical excellence, enforce quality, cost and schedule controls, and liaise with clients on complex design issues in a

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in a relevant technical/engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Define and distribute scope of work to ensure safe, on-time delivery and quality.
• Supervise a design/project team and manage engineering resources.
• Manage subcontracts and cost, progress, and quality within the project.
• Coordinate with clients and other disciplines, providing technical consultancy and safety leadership.

Skills

EC&I design

Project management

Leadership

Safety/regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Role: Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer

Location: Birchwood Park, Warrington

Permanent Hybrid

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK.

As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes.

Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security and contributes to the UK's long‑term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety‑critical challenges.

Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry‑leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Main Purpose of Job: Definition and distribution of the scope of work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality. Delivery of all design and engineering to meet the requirements of Design Reviews and HAZOPs within Project procedures. Supervision of less experienced engineering employees, engineering resource management and interviews.

Position in Organisation: Reporting to Principal Engineers with ultimate line management responsibilities being with the Chief Engineer within your discipline. Normally supervises a design or project team of up to 5 engineering staff, although the team may be supplemented by staff from elsewhere.

Responsible for the allocation of work and managing quality, progress and cost of the work carried out within the project. Responsible for managing project subcontracts. Regularly interacts with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines. Responsible for communications within project team.

Key Accountabilities: Design, Specification, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects. Checking and approval of project deliverables. Liaison with other disciplines. Technical Consultancy. Project Management including quality, progress and cost control including documentation. Sales Support and Customer care. Manage Contractors and Subcontractors, Staff Development. Manage safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture, compliance with safety regulations (e.g. CDM and CE marking), and the application of safety systems. Compliance with statutory regulations.

Experience and attributes required for the role: Essential: Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience. A full UK driver’s licence. Working towards Chartered Engineer status. Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Nuclear industry. Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases. Experience of managing sub-contracts. Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM. Experience of checking design documentation including drawings and supporting calculations. Experience and/or ability of leading a technical team within a professional project delivery environment. Organisation & Collaborations skills. Demonstrable expertise in working to tight deadlines. Quality & service driven attitude.

Desirable: Chartered Engineer and candidates nearing chartership are preferred. Membership to appropriate institutions is preferred e.g. IET EC&I design integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA) would be advantageous. Experience of Design Substantiation to support safety cases including assessment of new and existing systems. Additional experience obtained within the Defence sector would be advantageous. Experience of bid preparation.

As a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, and division of the world‑leading VINCI Group, NUVIA is an international company that operates world‑wide on highly regulated and sensitive industrial sites, and has done for decades.

We have been involved in all the major nuclear projects in the world thanks to our solid and historical expertise.

Benefits include:8.5% Pension Contribution & Life AssurancePrivate Medical Scheme

• Employee Share SchemeSalary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay
• (+21w SMP)25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per yearIn partnership with trade unionsPersonal Development & Further Education SupportLong Service & Recognition AwardsFree Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible hybrid & agile working
• After 1 year of service.EntitéNUVIA est une branche de VINCI, plus grand groupe intégré de concessions et BTP du monde.

NUVIA est plus particulièrement l'entité nucléaire du Groupe VINCI et est impliqué dans le cycle de vie tout entier des installations nucléaires, du New Build au démantèlement, en passant par la maintenance et l'exploitation.

NUVIA est en croissance constante, avec plus de 2700 salariés dans le monde.

En moyenne, 100 hommes et femmes nous rejoignent chaque année.

Maintenant, plus que jamais, nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour soutenir la croissance du groupe.

En Bref

Catégorie :INGENIERIE / ETUDES / METHODES"_TS_72b5befa-c026-4c67-aa1d-3569afe46feaRéférence :2 Code client :602 Lieu :Warrington, Angleterre, Royaume‑Uni Type de contrat :Contrat à durée indéterminée