Lead EC&I Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Lead EC&I Engineer to support key project delivery in the nuclear decommissioning industry. Based in Warrington with hybrid working opportunities, this role suits professionals with strong leadership skills and a track record in highly regulated environments. This is a contract position inside IR35, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in a critical engineering programme.
Salary
Contract – Inside IR35 (rate on application)
Location and Working Pattern
Warrington-based with hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office and 2 days remote (potentially negotiable depending on personal circumstances).
Client Overview
Our client is delivering a key engineering project at Sellafield, ensuring compliance, safety, and resilience across technical systems.
Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical support across multiple project work packages.
Produce estimates for all applicable stages of the Sellafield Gated Process.
Lead design delivery within internal teams and manage external contractors.
Check design drawings and documentation, ensuring compliance with approvals processes.
Carry out plant configuration walkdowns to confirm and document baseline conditions accurately.
Determine engineering requirements and support Validation and Verification activities.
Represent the project team professionally during supplier engagements, including acceptance tests.
Coordinate with other disciplines and present deliverables at key reviews.

 
Must-have Requirements

Proven experience in leading EC&I design delivery through various project lifecycle stages.
Strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks (Nuclear Installations Act, Site Licence Conditions, HASAWA, EWR, CDM, LOLER, PED, IRR).
Expertise in delivering EC&I design packages, translating specifications into safe, legal design solutions.
Experience in highly regulated industries.
Qualification in Electrical & Electronic or Controls & Instrumentation Engineering.
Ability to gain BPSS security clearance.

 
Nice-to-have Skills

Existing P1/P4 pass and familiarity with Sellafield IT systems (SEMS/SLMS).
Experience with Programmable Electronic Systems, Machinery Safety, and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment.
Familiarity with Sellafield processes (D03760 Design Change Awareness and D03770 Checking & Approvals).
Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and Client IT systems (MS Office, Cimage, AVEVA).
CyBOK foundations or industrial cybersecurity qualifications.
Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and/or professional registration with IET, IoP, or InstMC.
City & Guilds 2382 (BS 7671:2018).

 
Apply Now
If you have the expertise to lead EC&I design delivery in a highly regulated setting, apply today to join this critical Sellafield project.
 
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