Senior EC&I Engineer – Nuclear Safety & Functional Safety

Progressive; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Exposure to nuclear and safety‑criti­c

Professional development

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support safety-critical nuclear projects from Warrington with a hybrid working arrangement. You will develop EC&I design packages, ensure compliance with functional safety standards, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust safety-related solutions.

The role requires a strong background in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering and functional safety, including SIL activities and IEC 61508/61511

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/EC&I Engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards registration preferred.
• Experience in nuclear or other highly regulated industries is desirable.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 Functional Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I engineering and design activities for safety-critical projects.
• Develop/review EC&I design docs, specs, calculations, and reports.
• Support safety-related control and instrumentation system implementations.
• Contribute to Functional Safety lifecycle activities and SIL assessments.
• Coordinate with Safety Case, Systems Engineering, Process and Electrical teams.
• Participate in hazard analyses, risk assessments, and design reviews.
• Assist with verification, testing, and commissioning support where required.
• Ensure deliverables meet schedules, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

EC&I Engineering

Functional Safety

Nuclear/Regulated Industry

SIL Assessments

IEC 61508/61511

Education

Degree in Electrical/EC&I Engineering

Chartered Engineer status / in progress

Job description

Progressive is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support safety-critical nuclear projects from Warrington with a hybrid working arrangement. You will develop EC&I design packages, ensure compliance with functional safety standards, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust safety-related solutions.

The role requires a strong background in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering and functional safety, including SIL activities and IEC 61508/61511