Senior EC&I Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ASSYSTEM as a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer and take the lead in high-impact engineering projects in the UK's critical infrastructure sectors. Your technical leadership will shape innovative solutions in Nuclear Decommissioning and Defence while mentoring junior engineers. Experience a collaborative environment with a competitive benefits package including healthcare, pension contributions, and professional membership support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

8% company pension contributions

Healthcare cash-plan

24/7 mental health support

Professional membership fees covered

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a Senior Engineer in a regulated industry is essential.
• Proficiency in BS7671 and Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations is required.
• Experience with nuclear safety cases and functional safety standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver EC&I solutions with minimal supervision.
• Supervise small teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Engage with clients and develop design proposals.

Skills

EC&I engineering solutions

Health & Safety

Regulatory compliance

Documentation management

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering

Membership with a professional body (e.g., IET)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

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Join Assystem – Powering the Future of Engineering

Are you ready to take the lead in complex, high-impact engineering projects within the UK's most critical infrastructure sectors? At Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Ltd (AEIL), we're looking for a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to strengthen our growing EC&I business.

This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role - working at the forefront of Nuclear Decommissioning, Defence, New Build, and Infrastructure- where your technical leadership will directly shape innovative, safe, and sustainable engineering solutions.

Your missions:

As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you will:

Lead and deliver EC&I solutions with minimal supervision across a variety of high-profile projects.

Supervise small EC&I teams, mentor junior engineers, and oversee the quality of engineering deliverables.

Engage directly with clients, providing expert advice and developing design proposals.

Apply your understanding of health & safety, environmental impact, design lifecycle, and regulatory compliance.

Drive project success by managing schedules, reviewing technical output, and identifying scope changes.

Be the technical authority on at least two EC&I specialties such as:

Why join the community of Switchers?

As one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

8% company pension contributions

Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care

Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more

Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

Job Description

Join Assystem – Powering the Future of Engineering

Are you ready to take the lead in complex, high-impact engineering projects within the UK's most critical infrastructure sectors? At Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Ltd (AEIL), we're looking for a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to strengthen our growing EC&I business.

This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role - working at the forefront of Nuclear Decommissioning, Defence, New Build, and Infrastructure- where your technical leadership will directly shape innovative, safe, and sustainable engineering solutions.

Your missions:

As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you will:

Lead and deliver EC&I solutions with minimal supervision across a variety of high-profile projects.

Supervise small EC&I teams, mentor junior engineers, and oversee the quality of engineering deliverables.

Engage directly with clients, providing expert advice and developing design proposals.

Apply your understanding of health & safety, environmental impact, design lifecycle, and regulatory compliance.

Drive project success by managing schedules, reviewing technical output, and identifying scope changes.

Be the technical authority on at least two EC&I specialties such as:

Control Systems

Functional Safety

Radiometrics & Special Instruments

Electrical Supply Infrastructure

Process Instrumentation

Machinery Safety Compliance (2006/42/EC)

Why join the community of Switchers?

As one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

8% company pension contributions

Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care

Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more

Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills to be successful:

Essential:

A strong track record in delivering EC&I engineering solutions across full project life cycles.

Minimum of 3 years as a Senior Engineer or equivalent in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas).

Proficiency in relevant standards like BS7671, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, and strong documentation/configuration management experience.

A degree in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering (or HNC/HND with significant experience).

Membership with a professional body (e.g., IET) and working towards or holding EngTech status or above.

Desirable:

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Experience with nuclear safety cases, BIM projects, functional safety standards, and EC&I-specific CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).

Familiarity with technical design risk management (e.g., HAZOP, FMECA).

Apply now to join a collaborative, world-class engineering environment where you’ll make your mark on projects that power progress.

Additional Information

• Able to Achieve SC clearance.
• Sole UK national
• Hybrid working

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.