Principal EC&I Engineer

WR Engineering; Abbots Worthy; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to oversee critical projects in the nuclear sector. The role involves leading the electrical engineering scope, collaborating with design engineers, and ensuring compliance to high safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Hybrid working and competitive salaries between £55k-70k depending on experience are offered in this engaging and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension

Hybrid and flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience delivering multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Confidence in reviewing electrical/EC&I designs.
• Ability to thrive in a regulated, fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical and EC&I elements of major engineering projects.
• Ensure outsourced EC&I work meets specification.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop integrated solutions.
• Review drawings from subcontractors and internal teams.
• Support factory acceptance testing and project sign-off.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical input for tenders.
• Support development of engineering talent through internships.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Leading technical scope

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

Principal Electrical Engineer - EC & I

Are you ready to take the lead on some of the most challenging and rewarding engineering projects in the nuclear sector? I am looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer / EC&I Engineer to champion the delivery of complex machine design and build projects, guiding them from concept through to manufacture, testing and successful client handover. In this pivotal role, you'll head up multi-disciplinary teams, manage the electrical engineering scope of major projects, and ensure designs meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and innovation. Working closely with internal engineering specialists, project teams, and a network of trusted subcontractors, you'll play a major part in delivering solutions that matter.

The Role

• Leading the electrical and EC&I elements of major engineering projects.
• Ensuring outsourced EC&I work meets specification.
• Collaborating with design engineers to develop solutions that integrate seamlessly.
• Reviewing drawings, documentation and design outputs from subcontractors and internal teams.
• Supporting factory acceptance testing and contributing to project sign-off.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Providing technical input for tenders.
• Supporting the development of future engineering talent through internship and apprenticeship programmes.

You

• Strong electrical engineering background with experience delivering multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Confidence leading technical scope and reviewing electrical/EC&I designs.
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a regulated, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas when required.

Benefits

• Salary £55-70k depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Private Healthcare
• Pension

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