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Senior EC&I Engineer - Nuclear

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Renfrew
money-bag £51 - £56/hour Inside IR35
Posted: 23 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Ref: 225640678

Senior E,C&I Engineer


Renfrew | -56 per hour | Inside IR35 | Contract | Hybrid - 3 Days On-Site



The Opportunity


We are recruiting for an experienced Senior E,C&I Engineer to join a major engineering project based in Renfrew.
This is an exciting contract opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation design, construction and commissioning. You will provide technical expertise across complex control systems and machinery, taking responsibility for delivering key engineering packages within a multidisciplinary team.



Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of the E,C&I team delivering design packages for the construction and commissioning of complex machinery.
  • Formulate solutions to technically challenging and high-profile engineering issues, with support from the Lead Engineer.
  • Communicate technical solutions effectively to clients and senior management.
  • Prepare E,C&I engineering deliverables, including Control System Specifications, Shutdown Cause & Effect Charts, datasheets and technical requisitions for long-lead items.
  • Check and verify design deliverables, including cable block diagrams, cable routing diagrams, cable schedules and termination diagrams.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies or deviations from the original proposal or contract, raising technical queries with project teams and clients.
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
  • Contribute E,C&I engineering expertise to multidisciplinary Engineering Design Reviews and support the close-out of actions.
  • Undertake LV electrical power design.
  • Provide additional engineering support as directed by the E,C&I Lead Engineer.


Essential Skills & Experience

  • BSc/BEng in an appropriate engineering discipline, with a minimum of 5 years'' relevant experience.
  • At least 5 years'' general engineering experience focused on E,C&I design, construction and commissioning.
  • Experience delivering control systems upgrade projects involving PLC, SCADA, motion control and/or servo applications.
  • Experience commissioning Motor Control Centres (MCCs) and control system cabinets.
  • Practical construction and commissioning site experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage workload effectively, prioritise tasks and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.


Desirable

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
  • T-V SIS Functional Safety Qualification.
  • Experience with motion control and servo applications.


Personal Attributes


We are looking for a proactive and motivated engineer with the initiative to manage their own workload and deliver against project objectives. You will demonstrate resilience, persistence and patience in a challenging engineering environment, alongside a commitment to treating colleagues and clients with respect, integrity and consistency.



Contract Details

  • Location: Renfrew
  • Rate: -56 per hour
  • IR35: Inside
  • Contract: Contract opportunity
  • Working pattern: Hybrid, 3 days on-site


Interested?


If you have the relevant E,C&I engineering experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, please get in touch to discuss the role further.

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