Principal EC&I Engineer

Assystem; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week

Holiday bonuses

Employee Committee

Job summary

Assystem, a leading nuclear engineering group, is hiring an Engineering Manager for the EC&I department to lead design and delivery of SMR projects. You will coordinate across EC&I, manage safety-critical programmes, and drive on-time, on-budget outcomes with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires strong EC&I background, experience in regulated industries, and leadership to align resources and budgets. Hybrid work is available with 1-2 days remote per week, and you will meet UK security

Qualifications

• Experience in EC&I design and management within highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of control systems, design phases and life cycle stages.
• Leadership of teams and delivery of complex, safety-critical programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop EC&I technical programmes covering the entire product lifecycle.
• Plan tasks meticulously, accounting for dependencies from other areas.
• Foster seamless collaboration across work areas to deliver integrated solutions.
• Monitor tasks closely and implement protocols to adjust programme scopes as needed.
• Identify resource gaps and assist the CDE in crafting resourcing strategies.
• Help establish and maintain budgets for EC&I programmes.
• Track work pack budgets, forecast, and monitor actual costs versus projections.
• Manage programme risks, including threats and opportunities.
• Oversee and optimize resource allocation for contract staff.

Skills

EC&I design

Program management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit!

Join our team as an Engineering Manager for the Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) department, supporting the design and delivery of cutting‑edge SMR nuclear power plants. In this role, you'll coordinate and lead projects across EC&I, overseeing a wide range of systems vital to nuclear safety. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll apply your expertise in project planning and management to ensure successful, on‑time, and on‑budget project delivery. With your strong technical background in EC&I and experience in managing complex, safety‑critical programmes (ideally within the nuclear or similar industries), you’ll be at the forefront of driving excellence in the power industry.

Your mission

• Develop Technical Programmes: Create and manage EC&I technical programmes covering the entire product lifecycle.
• Detailed Task Planning: Plan tasks meticulously, accounting for dependencies from other areas.
• Ensure Work Integration: Foster seamless collaboration across work areas to deliver integrated solutions.
• Scope Management: Monitor tasks closely and implement protocols to adjust programme scopes as needed.
• Resource Alignment: Identify resource gaps and assist the Chief Design Engineer (CDE) in crafting resourcing strategies.
• Budget Development: Help establish and maintain budgets for EC&I programmes.
• Financial Oversight: Track work pack budgets, forecast, and monitor actual costs versus projections.
• Risk Monitoring: Manage programme risks, including both threats and opportunities.
• Contract Staff Management: Oversee and optimize resource allocation for contract staff.

Why Join the Community of Switchers

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

• Experience: 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.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation!

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