Senior EC&I Engineer

Millbank; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to lead technically challenging EC&I design for a high-profile nuclear project based in Reading, England.

The role requires experience in regulated sectors, expertise in control panels, wiring, VSDs, motor control, and documentation; SC clearance is required, with DV clearance preferred; collaboration across multidisciplinary teams through design, installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an EC&I Engineer within a highly regulated sector (nuclear, defence, energy, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of electrical design, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with control panel design, VSDs, and motor control.
• Capable of producing detailed documentation including wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and calculation packs.
• Competent in relevant software tools (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, Amtech, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of electrical containment systems and cable routing standards.
• SC clearance as a minimum; ideally DV-cleared candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I engineering design packages to a high technical standard and in line with project timescales.
• Prepare and review designs including: control panel design, wiring schematics and details.
• Include VSDs, motor integration and specifications, and cable calculations.
• Containment system design and layout.
• Ensure all EC&I designs meet required standards and comply with relevant industry regulations.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Provide technical input and problem-solving during the design, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Optional but beneficial: apply knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61508 / 61511) where applicable.

Skills

EC&I design

Electrical design

Control systems

Instrumentation

Wiring diagrams

Cable routing

VSDs

Motor control

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Amtech

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your EC&I career and lead technically challenging projects?
Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and seeing your ideas become reality?

The Opportunity

Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to support a high-profile nuclear project based in Reading. This role is ideally suited to engineers with strong EC&I design experience within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, or similar. Due to project sensitivities, candidates must hold at least SC clearance, with a preference for those who are DV cleared.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Deliver EC&I engineering design packages to a high technical standard and in line with project timescales.
• Prepare and review designs including:
• Control panel design
• Wiring schematics and details
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Motor integration and specifications
• Cable calculations
• Containment system design and layout
• Ensure all EC&I designs meet required standards and comply with relevant industry regulations.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Provide technical input and problem-solving during the design, installation, and commissioning phases.
• (Optional but beneficial) Apply knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61508 / 61511) where applicable.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven experience as an EC&I Engineer within a highly regulated sector (nuclear, defence, energy, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of electrical design, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with control panel design, VSDs, and motor control.
• Capable of producing detailed documentation including wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and calculation packs.
• Competent in relevant software tools (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, Amtech, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of electrical containment systems and cable routing standards.
• SC clearance as a minimum; ideally DV-cleared candidates.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.