Senior EC&I Engineer

NES Fircroft Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider seeks a Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for a significant Nuclear project in Warrington. This role involves overseeing engineering tasks, technical problem resolution, and liaising with clients and senior management. Ideal candidates should possess advanced qualifications in Electrical or C&I disciplines and extensive experience within the Nuclear sector. Hybrid working is available for this exciting 3-year project.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of general engineering experience, with 3 years in the Nuclear sector.
• Proficient in computer skills including databases and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Electrical, C&I, and Telecoms engineering work.
• Supervising and checking C&I and Telecoms activities.
• Engaging in multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews.

Skills

Technical expertise

Effective communication

Proactive approach

Education

Degree qualification in Electrical or C&I discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it

TUV Rheinland SIS Functional Safety certification

Tools

Engineering design programs

Job description

NES Fircroft is partnering with a major Engineering & Services client to provide an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for a major Nuclear project based in Warrington. Hybrid working arrangements are available. The project duration is 3 years, with a minimum of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Role

Senior EC&I Engineer on a Sellafield Nuclear Project, providing technical expertise, delegating tasks as required, and potentially responsible for delivering a key segment of the project.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Technically responsible for all Electrical, C&I, and Telecoms engineering work, including allocation and supervision. Delegation of supervision and checking activities will depend on project size and competence of personnel.
• Formulating resolutions and supervising technically challenging or high-profile issues, with support from the Consultant Engineer, Lead Engineer, or Project Engineering Manager. Effective communication with clients and senior management is essential.
• Supervising, reviewing, and checking C&I and Telecoms activities, including philosophies, specifications, shutdown cause & effect charts, schedules, drawings & diagrams, datasheets, and technical requisitions for long lead items.
• Participating in Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Engaging in multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews, providing necessary C&I and Telecoms engineering input, and supporting the closure of actions.

Qualifications and Required Experience:

• Degree qualification in Electrical or C&I discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is preferred.
• Desirable: TUV Rheinland SIS Functional Safety certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of general engineering experience, with at least 3 years in the Nuclear sector focusing on design office and field engineering.
• Proficient computer skills, including databases, spreadsheets, and engineering design programs.
• High initiative and proactive approach to managing workflow to meet objectives.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across sectors including Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide clients with the engineering and technical expertise needed, whenever and wherever required. We support contractors beyond traditional recruitment, assisting with visas, work permits, market-leading benefits, and accommodation to ensure safe and compliant support for our clients.