Principal EC&I Engineer

Contract Opportunity: Principal EC&I Engineer
Location: North West (Hybrid - 1 day remote)
Contract Length: 12 months (with strong likelihood of extension)
Rate: Up to -60 per hour (Outside IR35)
Hours: 4-day week (Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days)
An opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Principal EC&I Engineer to join a growing portfolio of projects within the UK nuclear sector. Working on technically complex and safety-critical systems, you will be at the forefront of engineering delivery and design assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Provide technical leadership and detailed input into the design and delivery of EC&I systems across major nuclear projects.
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  Develop and review engineering documentation, specifications, and calculations to ensure regulatory and quality compliance.
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  Lead design reviews, hazard studies, and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
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  Liaise with clients, project managers, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure efficient and compliant project execution.
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  Ensure design output supports safety, functionality, and lifecycle objectives.

Ideal Candidate:

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  Solid background in EC&I engineering within the nuclear industry - experience at AWE or Sellafield is a strong advantage.
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  Proven ability to deliver EC&I designs in a safety-critical and regulated environment.
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  Familiar with the full engineering lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
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  Live Security Clearance (SC) is highly desirable.
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  Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What''s on Offer:

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  Compressed 4-day working week (Mon-Thurs), supporting a better work-life balance.
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  Hybrid working - with 1 day a week from home.
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  Competitive rate up to -60/hr (Outside IR35).
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  Join a dedicated, specialist engineering team with a strong pipeline of work in critical UK infrastructure.

Interested in joining a high-performing team delivering nationally significant projects? Apply now to find out more.

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