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EC&I Engineer -Site based Sellafield

Posted: 18/12/25
Recruiter:Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Reference:3048840261
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£42 - £46 Hourly Umbrella
Location:Seascale, Cumbria
Description:

Contract Opportunity: EC&I Engineer - Sellafield Projects
42- 46 per hour (Inside IR35)
On-site - Sellafield
Sector: Nuclear


Are you an EC&I Engineer looking for a hands-on, site-based role on one of the UK's most complex and nationally significant nuclear sites? This is a strong opportunity to join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering critical EC&I design and engineering solutions across Sellafield projects.
This role is fully site-based, ideal for engineers who enjoy being close to construction, commissioning, and real-time engineering challenges in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver and support EC&I engineering activities across nuclear infrastructure projects
  • Produce and review design documentation, drawings, and calculations
  • Ensure EC&I designs comply with Sellafield standards, safety case requirements, and site licence conditions
  • Interface closely with construction, commissioning, safety, and project teams to support effective delivery
  • Contribute to technical problem-solving and on-site engineering resolution


Requirements

  • Proven experience as an EC&I Engineer within nuclear or other highly regulated industries
  • Working knowledge of relevant BS EN and IEC standards
  • Experience working to Sellafield site procedures (or equivalent) is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a site environment
  • SC clearance preferred or the ability to obtain


Why Join?

  • Competitive 42- 46/hour (Inside IR35)
  • Long-term, site-based role on a flagship UK nuclear programme
  • Hands-on engineering exposure at one of Europe's most complex facilities
  • Opportunity to build deep site experience and contribute to critical national infrastructure


Apply now to be part of Sellafield's next phase of engineering delivery - on site, technically challenging, and genuinely impactful.

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