Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 51,500 - 63,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Private healthcare benefits including

Matched pension and life assurance

Employee share scheme

Retail discounts

Holiday buy & sell scheme

Volunteer day

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to lead safety-critical EC&I projects across nuclear and defence sectors. The role offers flexible locations with hybrid working in Warrington, Leicester and Bristol.

You will drive design, integration and commissioning, produce technical documentation and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with clients and regulators to meet IEC 61508 and BS EN 61511 standards.

Qualifications

• Designing and delivering EC&I systems within highly regulated industries.
• Nuclear, defence, energy or other safety-critical environments.
• Functional Safety standards including IEC 61508 and BS EN 61511.
• Producing engineering specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Managing technical interfaces with clients and suppliers.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation systems for safety-critical facilities
• Producing and reviewing technical documentation, specifications and engineering calculations
• Contributing to safety case documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex projects
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Liaising with clients, regulators, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities where required
• Driving engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical excellence

Skills

EC&I design

Nuclear safety standards

Electrical schematics

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status (desirable)

Job description

Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Flexible location - Warrington, Leicester, Bristol | Hybrid Working (3 Days in Office)

£51,500-£63,500 + Outstanding Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

Lead the Delivery of Safety-Critical Nuclear Projects

Are you a Senior EC&I Engineer looking to take the lead on technically complex projects within one of the UK's most exciting and highly regulated industries? We're seeking an experienced Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative solutions across major nuclear and defence programmes. You'll play a key role in designing, integrating and supporting high-integrity EC&I systems that underpin some of the UK's most critical infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to combine technical leadership with genuine career progression, working alongside industry experts on projects that have a lasting impact.

The Role

As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to commissioning and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and delivery of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation systems for safety-critical facilities
• Producing and reviewing technical documentation, specifications and engineering calculations
• Contributing to safety case documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex projects
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Liaising with clients, regulators, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities where required
• Driving engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical excellence

What We're Looking For

Experience

• Designing and delivering EC&I systems within highly regulated industries
• Nuclear, defence, energy or other safety-critical environments
• Functional Safety standards including IEC 61508 and BS EN 61511
• Control systems, instrumentation and electrical engineering design
• Producing engineering specifications, reports and technical documentation
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Managing technical interfaces with clients and suppliers
• Solving complex engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards professional registration) is desirable
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.

What's on Offer?

• £51,500-£63,500 salary
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days per week in the office)
• Flexible office locations across Warrington, Leicester and Bristol
• Generous annual leave
• Matched pension scheme with life assurance
• Private healthcare benefits including Digital GP and annual health checks
• Professional membership fees paid
• Employee share scheme
• Retail discounts and savings portal
• Holiday buy & sell scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Structured career development, training and support towards Chartership
• Excellent long‑term career progression within a growing engineering organisation

Why Join?

This is your opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes where your expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of safe, innovative engineering solutions. You'll join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, professional development and flexible working while offering genuine opportunities to progress your career.

Apply today and help shape the future of the UK's nuclear and defence industries.