Principal EC&I Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal EC&I Engineer to guide innovative engineering projects across nuclear and infrastructure sectors. Responsibilities include leading teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining client relations. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering, with 10 years of relevant experience. This full-time role requires UK national security clearance. Join to drive future innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 10 years in EC&I design and management with expertise in control systems and safety.
• Familiarity with highly regulated industries and design phases.
• Proven ability in leading teams and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I engineering teams in delivering innovative solutions.
• Shape project plans prioritizing Health & Safety standards.
• Oversee design reviews and technical discussions.
• Provide expert advice supporting technical challenges.
• Mentor team members and drive collaboration.
• Ensure projects stay on budget and on schedule.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients.

Skills

EC&I design

Leadership

Technical Guidance

Client Liaison

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Join Assystem as a Principal EC&I Engineer!

About the Role :

Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Ltd is growing and were seeking a dynamic Principal Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to lead our most exciting projects across Nuclear Defence New Build and Infrastructure. Youll provide top-notch technical leadership working with high-profile clients like Sellafield, Rolls-Royce, EDF, BAE, F4E and Hinkley Point.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Deliver: Guide EC&I engineering teams in delivering innovative solutions for complex projects.
• Plan & Prioritize: Shape project plans prioritizing Health & Safety and Environmental standards.
• Design Reviews: Act as Lead Engineer overseeing design reviews, technical discussions and formal evaluations.
• Support & Collaborate: Provide expert advice supporting both staff and clients through technical challenges.
• Mentor & Motivate: Mentor team members, set objectives and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Optimize: Ensure projects stay on budget and aligned with schedules working closely with Project Managers.
• Client Liaison: Serve as the primary technical contact coordinating with clients throughout each project.

Qualifications: What You Bring

• Experience: 10 years in EC&I design and management with expertise in two areas (e.g. Control Systems, Radiometrics, Functional Safety).
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with highly regulated industries, control systems design phases, configuration management and life cycle stages.
• Leadership Skills: Proven abilities in leading teams, managing project complexities and driving continuous improvement.
• Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Instrumentation or Control Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.

Bonus Skills

• Lab Facility Design: Experience with laboratory facilities and nuclear systems.
• Electrical Distribution: Expertise in HV/LV electrical systems and modular building projects.
• Sellafield Experience: Involvement in Sellafield projects or similar environments is a plus!

Ready to lead cutting-edge EC&I projects in a thriving environment? Apply now and help drive Assystem’s future of innovative engineering solutions!

Additional Information

• Security clearance: This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats.
• Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.
• We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Skills

• Design
• Academics
• AutoCAD 3D
• Cafe
• Fabrication
• Java

Experience

years

Vacancy

1