Senior EC&I Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Risley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer for a long-term contract based in Warrington. In this role, you will take technical ownership of complex projects in the nuclear sector, leading the development of EC&I designs and providing guidance to junior engineers. Candidates should have a relevant degree and proven experience in regulated environments, with a strong background across the full EC&I project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven background in delivering EC&I engineering within complex environments.
• Experience across the full EC&I project lifecycle.
• Exposure to nuclear or highly regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of EC&I designs.
• Prepare and review design documentation.
• Act as Engineering Lead or Technical Authority.

Skills

Delivering EC&I engineering

Technical mentoring

Design documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Senior EC&I Engineer

Location: Warrington

Contract: 12 months

Rate: £51 to £57 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35)

Must be eligible for security clearance

The Opportunity

We are looking for Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineers to support major projects from our Warrington office on a long-term contract basis.

This role offers the chance to take technical ownership across a variety of complex and high-profile projects - applying your EC&I expertise to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions within the UK's leading nuclear engineering business.

You'll play a key role in the design, coordination, and delivery of engineering packages, providing guidance to less experienced engineers and ensuring that all technical outputs meet rigorous industry and company standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the development and delivery of EC&I designs, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, specifications, and regulations.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Prepare, review, and approve design documentation including calculations, drawings, models, and technical reports.
• Maintain design integrity and configuration control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in safety assessments, risk reviews, and design verification activities.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Act as Engineering Lead or Technical Authority when required.

What We're Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or working toward chartership.
• Proven background in delivering EC&I engineering within complex, regulated environments.
• Member of a relevant professional engineering institution.
• Previous experience across the full EC&I project lifecycle - from concept and design through to installation and commissioning.
• Exposure to the nuclear, defence, or highly regulated industrial sectors.

If you're a driven EC&I professional looking for your next long-term contract and the opportunity to contribute to some of the UK's most significant engineering programmes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more