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Principal EC&I Engineer

Posted: 14/01/26
Recruiter:Total Resourcing Ltd
Reference:3059055415
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:Competitive
Location:Great Sankey, UK
Description: Overview

The Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design engineer will be responsible for leading a design team or provide EC&I expertise within a multi-discipline team delivering one or more design projects. These designs will cover the full project life cycle from concept design through to manufacture and commissioning.

When leading a project, the Principal EC&I engineer shall be responsible for the coordination, planning and approval of designs in accordance with the required standards, procedures and requirements. When collaborating with partners, working within a framework team, they shall provide the design engineering for the EC&I discipline.

This Position is for the Warrington or Abingdon Office

Responsibilities
  • Provide EC&I technical input to bids.
  • Tender documentation production and development.
  • Development and management of estimates and project schedules.
  • Management of EC&I requirements at all levels.
  • Lead presentations at EC&I design review and other client facing meetings.
  • Provision of technical solutions from customer requirements and initial concepts, and coordinate EC&I activities necessary to provide design solutions.
  • Continuous learning and development in all areas of engineering especially with respect to the latest developments in technologies and techniques.
  • Production of project deliverables in accordance with project requirements, in line with relevant standards and procedures.
  • Adherence to all company and statutory H&S policies, rules, regulations and laws, setting the standards for other EC&I discipline members.
  • Adherence to the company Quality Management System (QMS), contribution to the development of the QMS, and proactive monitoring of team compliance to the QMS.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 8 years professional experience.
  • Minimum qualification for this role is an BEng(Hons) degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related subject.
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards.
  • Hold a minimum of 'SC' UK Security Clearance, or willing to obtain.
  • Previous experience in a Nuclear Site or other highly regulated site.
  • An understanding of how the EC&I aspects fit within a complex project environment, combined with an in-depth knowledge of particular areas within the discipline.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of nuclear health and safety and the construction regulations.
  • Significant experience at all stages of the design lifecycle.
  • Experience with plant and documentation configuration management.
  • The capability to deliver and check design solutions to the required standards, in the required timescales, supported by appropriate documentation.
  • Knowledge of EC&I systems design, including calculations and EMC assessment.
  • Experience of machinery and process plant design.
  • Experience with obsolescence management.
Skills
  • Building and developing relationships is a key part of this role. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to independently seek out or develop one's own answer to challenging technical questions.
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave, including bank holidays
  • Additional 1 day off for every 1-year service which is capped at 5
  • Competitive salary
  • One Professional Membership subscription paid for by the company
  • Private medical insurance
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Non-contribution pension scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Group Income Protection
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Sports allowance
  • Online discount platform
  • Free secure on-site parking

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