Principal EC&I Engineer

PWE Recruitment Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to lead major energy projects and ensure engineering compliance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, Chartered Engineer status, and extensive design experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £65-75K per annum, with flexible working options in various locations including Newcastle and Warrington.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status is required.
• Extensive design experience in regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Engineer on major projects.
• Lead EC&I strategies and standards.
• Manage delivery teams and promote innovation.

Skills

Team leadership

Client engagement

Safety and regulation knowledge

EC&I design principles

Communication skills

Education

Degree in EC&I or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.

This role can be based in Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester or Knutsford, with flexible working patterns available.

Introduction

We are recruiting for a Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer within our Energy business. Our work spans nuclear projects (Licensing, New Build, Generation, Life Extension, and Defueling), renewable energy projects, and high‑energy industrial facilities such as data centres and hydrogen production plants. Additional opportunities are available across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Engineer and Technical Authority on major energy projects.
• Deliver complex EC&I engineering packages to cost, time and quality.
• Lead EC&I strategies, standards and best practices.
• Manage delivery teams across bid, concept, detailed design, installation and commissioning stages.
• Promote innovation, digital tools and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance for safety‑critical systems.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports.
• Engage with clients, regulators and industry groups.
• Mentor and develop the EC&I engineering team.
• Support systems integration, testing and validation (PLC, SCADA, simulators).
• Apply standards, regulations and engineering compliance.
• Support business development and proposals.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree (MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc) in EC&I or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Team leadership, line management or Responsible Engineer experience.
• Extensive EC&I design experience within regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of safety, regulation and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of EC&I design principles, tools and standards (BS, IEC, IEEE).
• Experience across the full C&I system lifecycle.
• Knowledge of high‑integrity control systems.
• Systems engineering experience desirable.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage technical risk.
• Strong communication and client engagement skills.
• Subject matter expertise in EC&I engineering.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Salary and benefits

£65-75K per annum

Company Description

Our client is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions — uniquely positioned to tackle the world's most complex engineering challenges.

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