Principal EC&I Engineer

FINTEC recruit Ltd; Little Town; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Principal EC&I Engineer for a major Defence client in the United Kingdom. This full-time hybrid role requires expertise in leading the design and delivery of electrical systems, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and relevant experience in regulated industries. The position is based across Warrington, Bristol, Newbury & Leicester.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading the design and delivery in regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of compliance and technical governance.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical, control and instrumentation systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to solve technical challenges.
• Oversee project progress and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Leading the design and delivery of complex EC&I systems

Strong understanding of safety standards

Ability to manage and mentor engineering teams

Experience with control systems, PLCs, SCADA

Skilled in stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Job description

We are recruiting for a Principal EC&I Engineerfor a major Defence client. We are offering full time roles on a hybrid basis(12 months Inside IR35+ extensions) in the base offices of Warrington, Bristol, Newbury & Leicester.

Day-to-day, you’ll be

• Leading the design and delivery of electrical, control and instrumentation systems for major nuclear projects
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers within the team
• Ensuring engineering solutions meet safety, quality and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges
• Overseeing project progress, supporting decision-making and contributing to strategic planning

Essential experience of the Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer :

• Proven experience leading the design and delivery of complex EC&I systems in regulated industries (e.g. nuclear, energy, defence)
• Strong understanding of safety standards, compliance and technical governance
• Ability to manage and mentor engineering teams across multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience working with control systems, PLCs, SCADA and instrumentation technologies
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including clients, regulators and suppliers

Qualifications for the Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer :

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

Please apply directly to this advert if you are interested