Principal EC&I Engineer

NUKEM Ltd.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NUKEM Ltd. is seeking a Principal EC&I Engineer to join our team in Warrington, engaging in nuclear engineering projects. The role involves defining project scopes, supervising junior engineers, and ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry and a relevant degree. You will be part of a hybrid working environment while contributing to significant projects within a leading organization in the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the nuclear industry.
• A full UK driver’s licence.
• Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases.

Responsibilities

• Define and distribute scope of work for project execution.
• Supervise engineering team of up to 5 staff.
• Manage project subcontracts and safety regulations compliance.

Skills

Design, Specification, Procurement

Project Management

Safety Regulations Compliance

Client Interaction

Team Leadership

Collaboration Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant technical/engineering discipline

Working towards Chartered Engineer status

Job description

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS – Design Studies and Technical Services Engineer

Job title

Principal EC&I Engineer

Contract type

Permanent

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

Principal EC&I Engineer

Warrington, Cheshire / Abingdon, Oxfordshire / Glasgow

Permanent

Main Purpose of Job

Definition and distribution of the scope of work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality. Delivery of all design and engineering to meet the requirements of Design Reviews and HAZOPs within Project procedures. Supervision of less experienced engineering employees, engineering resource management, and interviews.

Position in Organisation

• Reporting to Principal Engineers with ultimate line management responsibilities being with the Chief Engineer within your discipline
• Normally supervises a design or project team of up to 5 engineering staff, although the team may be supplemented by staff from elsewhere
• Responsible for the allocation of work and managing quality, progress and cost of the work carried out within the project
• Responsible for managing project subcontracts
• Regularly interacts with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines
• Responsible for communications within project team

Profile

Key Accountabilities

• Design, Specification, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects
• Checking and approval of project deliverables
• Liaison with other disciplines
• Technical Consultancy
• Project Management including quality, progress and cost control including documentation
• Sales Support and Customer care
• Manage Contractors and Sub Contractors, Staff Development
• Manage safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture, compliance with safety regulations (e.g., CDM and CE marking), and the application of safety systems
• Compliance with statutory regulations

Experience and attributes required for the role

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience
• A full UK driver’s licence
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Nuclear industry
• Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases
• Experience of managing sub-contracts
• Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM
• Experience of checking design documentation including drawings and supporting calculations
• Experience and/or ability of leading a technical team within a professional project delivery environment
• Organisation & Collaboration skills
• Demonstrable expertise in working to tight deadlines

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer and candidates nearing chartership are preferred. Membership to appropriate institutions is preferred e.g. IET
• EC&I design integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA) would be advantageous.
• Experience of Design Substantiation to support safety cases including assessment of new and existing systems.
• Additional experience obtained within the Defence sector would be advantageous.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England, North West

Why us?

Subsidiary of VINCI Construction, and division of the world‑leading VINCI Group, NUVIA is an international company that operates worldwide on highly regulated and sensitive industrial sites. We have been involved in all the major nuclear projects in the world thanks to our solid and historical expertise.

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.