Senior EC&I Engineer

VINCI; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Senior EC&I Engineer in Warrington to oversee engineering tasks within nuclear projects. The role involves managing teams, ensuring project compliance with safety regulations, and providing technical consultancy. Successful candidates will have significant experience in nuclear industries and be working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Nuclear industry.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven competence in a design/delivery role.

Responsibilities

• Define and distribute scopes of work for engineering tasks.
• Supervise design or project teams of up to 5 engineers.
• Manage projects including quality, progress, and cost control.

Skills

Project Management

Design Documentation Review

Leadership

Technical Consultancy

Safety Culture Promotion

Collaboration Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant technical/engineering discipline

Job description

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Senior EC&I Engineer

Location: Warrington

Type: Permanent

Main Purpose of Job:

Define and distribute the scope of work to ensure all tasks are executed safely, on time, and with appropriate quality. Deliver all design and engineering work to meet the requirements of Design Reviews and HAZOPs within project procedures. Supervise less experienced engineering staff, manage engineering resources, and conduct interviews.

Position in Organisation:

• Report to Principal Engineers, with ultimate line management responsibilities with the Chief Engineer within your discipline.
• Report to Principal Engineer, Team Leader, or Department Manager.
• Supervise a design or project team of up to 5 engineers, possibly supplemented by staff from elsewhere.
• Allocate work and manage quality, progress, and costs within the project.
• Manage project subcontracts.
• Interact regularly with clients and other engineering discipline managers.
• Communicate within the project team regarding your assigned tasks.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design, Specification, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning, and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects.
• Liaison with multiple disciplines.
• Provide technical consultancy.
• Manage projects, including quality, progress, and cost control, along with documentation.
• Support sales and customer care.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, and staff development.
• Promote safety by developing and reinforcing safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety regulations (e.g., CDM, CE marking), and applying safety systems.

Experience and Attributes Required:

Essential for an EC&I Engineer:

• Degree in a relevant technical/engineering discipline or demonstrable experience.
• A full UK driver's license.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (if applicable).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Nuclear industry.
• Proven competence in a design/delivery role within a project environment.
• Understanding of design requirements supporting nuclear safety cases.

Significant experience in two or more of the following EC&I areas:

• Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling).
• Process Instrumentation.
• Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/BS EN 61511).
• Machinery Safety (BS EN 60204, BS EN 13849).
• LV Distribution Systems (experience with Trimble Pro-design).
• Managing sub-contracts.
• Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM.
• Design documentation review experience, including drawings and calculations.
• Leadership ability within a professional project delivery environment.
• Organizational and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Quality and service-oriented attitude.
• High commercial awareness.
• Experience leading design teams.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer or nearing chartership; membership in institutions like IET preferred.
• EC&I design integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA).
• Experience with Design Substantiation for safety cases.
• Additional experience in the Defence sector is advantageous.
• Experience in bid preparation.

Why us?

As part of VINCI Construction and the VINCI Group, NUVIA operates globally on highly regulated industrial sites, with extensive involvement in major nuclear projects worldwide, supported by our solid expertise.