Senior EC&I Engineer

Millbank; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Safety induction provided

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

A leading nuclear consultancy is seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer focused on Functional Safety. This hybrid role will support a major nuclear project based in Warrington. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and expertise in functional safety methodologies, particularly in high-hazard sectors. Responsibilities include developing safety requirements and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or high-hazard sectors, ideally nuclear.
• Professionally registered or working towards registration.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional safety requirements in collaboration with engineers.
• Produce and check EC&I design deliverables.
• Support fault identification and risk reduction activities.
• Supporting fault identification through HAZOP/HAZID studies.
• Supporting ALARP workshops and optioneering studies to support risk reduction.
• Management of EC&I design configuration baseline in response to developing project requirements and design information from the supply chain.
• Responsible for ensuring that throughout remaining phases of the project lifecycle, the EC&I design intent is aligned to safety case requirements (nuclear and conventional) and ensuring all functional requirements are met, ensuring Validation and Verification is adequately managed.

Skills

Functional Safety expertise

Engineering solutions delivery

HAZOP/HAZID studies

Education

BEng/MEng degree or HND/HNC in relevant field

Professional registration (or working towards)

Tools

IEC standards: 61508, 61511, 61513

Job description

Overview

Do you have proven experience as an Electrical, Control & Instrument Engineer focusing on Functional Safety? Do you thrive in a multidisciplinary environment where your EC&I expertise directly shapes nuclear and industrial innovation? Are you looking for a new assignment with a company that values technical leadership, real responsibility, and meaningful impact?

The Opportunity An opportunity available for a highly experienced EC&I Engineer with a focus on Functional Safety to support a major nuclear project. The assignment will be based in Birchwood Warrington and hybrid working is available based around a working week of 40 hours. Rate will be dependent on experience due to the need for proven technical functional safety exposure.

The role Delivering analytical capability to support the safe operation of a highly regulated site. This capability will be delivered through the refurbishment of an existing facility and will include provision for new/re-purposing of existing alpha containment (e.g. glove boxes, fume cupboards) as well as upgrades and installation of supporting plant wide systems.

This role has been deemed inside IR35. Duration: 12 months. This role will be based in Warrington – with Hybrid working also available.

Your duties and responsibilities

• Working with mechanical, process and safety case engineers to develop clear and unambiguous functional safety requirements.
• Delivering engineering solutions to meet the defined requirements.
• Producing and checking EC&I design deliverables to programme deadlines and to appropriate relevant standards, codes, and regulations.
• Supporting fault identification through HAZOP/HAZID studies.
• Supporting ALARP workshops and optioneering studies to support risk reduction.
• Management of EC&I design configuration baseline in response to developing project requirements and design information from the supply chain.
• Responsible for ensuring that throughout remaining phases of the project lifecycle, the EC&I design intent is aligned to safety case requirements (nuclear and conventional) and ensuring all functional requirements are met, ensuring Validation and Verification is adequately managed.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• BEng/MEng degree or HND/HNC in a relevant field, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Professionally registered or be working towards professional registration.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Strong understanding of IEC standards: 61508, 61511, and 61513.
• Demonstrable experience applying functional safety / safety case methodologies in regulated or high-hazard sectors – Previous Nuclear experience is desirable.

The setting for the role

The role will be mainly office based with trips to site if required. A safety induction will be provided.

How to apply

If you\'re an experienced EC&I Engineer, seeking your next role with a leading nuclear consultancy then this could be the perfect opportunity so apply now or contact Gill James via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.