Principal EC&I Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Principal EC&I Engineer with expertise in the nuclear or defence sectors. This contract role involves managing engineering teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, requiring strong leadership and a chartered engineering qualification. The position offers hybrid working in Warrington, reflecting our focus on navigating the complexities of nuclear engineering in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience in managing teams to deliver analysis activities.
• Experience across a range of complexities.
• Capability of registration with the Engineering Council.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of multi-discipline teams for timely delivery of engineering work.
• Supervise engineers and promote cooperation across teams.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices.

Skills

Team Management

Effective Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification)

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal EC&I Engineer ideally with a background in the nuclear or defence sector to be engaged on a contract basis in Warrington with hybrid working.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of multi discipline teams to ensure timely & efficient delivery of engineering work to meet customer agreed scope
• Supervise engineers/technical specialists
• Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams
• Ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business.
• Produce, review, verify and approve outputs including: calculations, analyses, technical reports, technical specifications and method statements
• Ensure that procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities
• Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best practice, provide leadership and assist in driving cultural development and change
• Support business development opportunities.
• Leading Resources: Responsible for effective planning and organisation of resources to deliver on customer promises

Experience/Qualifications/Skills Essential:

Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience
Chartered Engineer status
Demonstrable experience in managing teams to deliver analysis activities
Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities
Excellent communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines

Desirable:
Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council

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