Senior Electrical Engineer

Nuvia Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer in Warrington to oversee project delivery in the Nuclear sector. They will manage safety compliance, supervise engineering teams, and ensure high-quality design and engineering outputs. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, a minimum of 5 years' experience in the Nuclear industry, and strong technical leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Gym Discounts

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Nuclear industry.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience of checking design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety compliance and reinforce safety culture.
• Deliver design and engineering for nuclear projects.
• Supervise engineering resources and provide management oversight.

Skills

Mechanical Handling

Process Instrumentation

Functional Safety

Machinery Safety

LV Distribution Systems

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

Definition and distribution of the scope of work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality. Delivery of all design and engineering to meet the requirements of Design Reviews and HAZOPs within Project procedures. Supervision of less experienced engineering employees, engineering resource management and interviews.

Key Accountabilities

Design, Specification, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects. Liaison with multi disciplines. Technical Consultancy. Project Management including quality, progress and cost control including documentation. Sales Support and Customer care. Manage Contractors and Sub Contractors, Staff Development. Manage safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture, compliance with safety regulations (eg. CDM and CE marking), and the application of safety systems.

Essential Requirements for a Senior EC&I Engineer

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience
• A full UK driver's licence
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (where applicable)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Nuclear industry
• Demonstrable competence in a design/delivery position within a project based environment
• Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases
• Significant experience in two or more of the following specific EC&I areas:
  • Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling)
  • Process Instrumentation
  • Functional Safety (to BS EN 61508/BS EN 61511)
  • Machinery Safety (including BS EN 60204 and BS EN 13849)
  • LV Distribution Systems (including experience in Trimble Pro-design)
• Experience of managing sub-contracts
• Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM
• Experience of checking design documentation including drawings and supporting calculations
• Experience and/or ability of leading a technical team within a professional project delivery environment
• Organisation & Collaborations skills
• Demonstrable expertise in working to tight deadlines
• Quality & service driven attitude
• High level of commercial awareness
• Experience of leading design teams

Desirable for a Senior EC&I Engineer

• Chartered Engineer and candidates nearing chartership are preferred.
• Membership to appropriate institutions is preferred e.g. IET.
• EC&I design integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA) would be advantageous.
• Experience of Design Substantiation to support safety cases including assessment of new and existing systems.
• Additional experience obtained within the Defence sector would be advantageous.
• Experience of bid preparation

Company Overview

As a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, and division of the world-leading VINCI Group, NUVIA is an international company that operates world-wide on highly regulated and sensitive industrial sites, and has done for decades. We have been involved in all the major nuclear projects in the world thanks to our solid and historical expertise.

Employee Staff Benefits

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service, 31 days after 10 years' service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Gym Discounts
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme… And More After 1 year of service.