Senior EC&I Engineer

ASSYSTEM; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to lead high-impact projects in nuclear, defence, and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will work independently to deliver engineering solutions, supervise teams, and engage with clients. Qualifications include a degree in relevant engineering, EC&I specializations, and experience in regulated industries. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including annual leave, pension contributions, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

8% company pension contributions

Healthcare cash-plan

Employee assistance programme

Professional membership fees paid

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a Senior Engineer in a highly regulated industry.
• Proficiency in relevant standards like BS7671 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
• Strong documentation and configuration management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver EC&I solutions with minimal supervision.
• Supervise small EC&I teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Engage with clients, providing expert advice and developing design proposals.
• Apply understanding of health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project schedules and technical output.

Skills

Delivering EC&I engineering solutions

Health & safety compliance

Client engagement

Team supervision

Technical authority in EC&I specialties

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering

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

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

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:

• 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Skills to be successful:

• 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.
• 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.

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.