Senior/ Principal EC&I Engineer

Millbank Holdings Ltd; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer to deliver design and engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and have experience in mechanical handling or process instrumentation, preferably in the nuclear sector. This role offers a 12-month contract with a blend of remote work and on-site responsibilities in Didcot. Join a team dedicated to safety and quality in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Supportive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical/engineering discipline or demonstrable experience.
• Working towards or already have Chartership in a discipline specific engineering institution.
• Current SC Security Clearance.
• Experience in EC&I areas: Mechanical Handling or Process Instrumentation.
• Experience of working within the nuclear industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design and engineering to meet technical specifications.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of design documentation.
• Manage contractors and develop cost-effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to design reviews and safety reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of Periodic Review of Safety (PRS)

Mechanical Handling

Process Instrumentation

Safety legislation understanding

Strong organizational skills

Education

Degree in relevant technical/engineering discipline

Chartership in engineering institution

Tools

Trimble Pro-design

Job description

Overview

Are you a Senior or Principal EC&I Engineer with knowledge of Periodic Review of Safety (PRS)?

Do you have proficient experience in Mechanical Handling, or Process Instrumentation?

Would you like to join a well-respected Engineering Design Consultancy within the UK?

If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you!

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to join our client's dynamic team, where you will be responsible for defining and distributing the scope of work to ensure that the project is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality.

The role

As the Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer you will be responsible for the delivery of design and engineering to meet the requirements technical specification.

This role has been deemed outside IR35 but is dependent on a full status determination assessment.

Duration: 12 months +

Location will be based in Didcot, including remote working with occasional site visit

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Development of designs to satisfy the technical specification.
• Production of design deliverables throughout the design process.
• Checking/approval of discipline specific design deliverables.
• Contribution to design reviews and safety reviews.
• Ensuring quality and timely delivery of design documentation throughout all phases of the design process.
• Compliance with safety legislation and statutory regulations
• Develop cost effective technical solutions.
• Staff development.
• Managing safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture.
• Management of contractors.
• Provide technical consultancy.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience.
• Working towards, or already have, Chartership in a discipline specific engineering institution.
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals within your engineering discipline.
• Current SC Security Clearance.
• Significant experience in two or more of the following specific EC&I areas:
• Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling)
• Process Instrumentation
• Appreciation of 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)
• Previous experience of working within the nuclear industry.
• Understanding of client processes and procedures.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering design solutions.
• Understanding of design requirements and justification to support nuclear safety cases.
• Good understanding of safety legislation and statutory regulations.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Good level of commercial awareness.
• Experience of leading design teams.
• Experience of managing sub-contracts.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Full membership of a discipline specific engineering institution.
• A understanding of DAR’s.
• 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.
• Experience of bid preparation.

The setting for the role

Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a nuclear licensed site. These can include, nuclear fuel, radiation, chemicals and gases, high voltage equipment, moving vehicles, flammable materials, high pressure circuits, steam, high noise and vibration levels. A full site induction will be provided and all safety requirements must be adhered to when entering the site.

Get in touch now

If you\'re on the lookout for a new challenge at the forefront of a leading Nuclear defence and think you have the skills and experience we are seeking then please apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via LinkedIn.

Equality and diversity

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business. 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.