Senior EC&I Engineer - Nuclear
Senior EC&I Engineers (Contract x2) AWE, Berkshire Hybrid - 2 days per fortnight on site £55-60/hour - Outside IR35 (pending determination) Security Clearance: SC required (DV eligibility essential) About the Opportunity We are currently recruiting for 2x Senior EC&I Engineers to support delivery across the One Team Framework on high-profile defence projects. These contract roles offer the chance to work on technically complex, highly regulated programmes within a collaborative, multi-discipline environment. You'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality EC&I design solutions across critical national infrastructure. Roles Available 🔹 Senior EC&I Engineer (General Design) Broad EC&I design across control & instrumentation systems Ideal for well-rounded engineers with strong design and delivery experience🔹 Senior EC&I Engineer (Electrical Infrastructure Design) Focus on electrical infrastructure including power distribution, substations, HV/LV systems Candidates must have demonstrable experience in electrical infrastructure design The Role As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering design studies and detailed engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, programme, and cost requirements. Working closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll take ownership of EC&I deliverables across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop EC&I design concepts including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules, and layouts Produce detailed design documentation (FDS, SIDD, technical reports, FAT/SAT documentation) Ensure compliance with relevant standards (including BS EN 61508 & 61511) Support and manage subcontractors and design approvals Contribute to commissioning activities and ensure system operability and safety Design control systems and safety interlocks Identify and manage technical and project risks Technical Competencies Strong understanding of EC&I systems within regulated environments (defence/nuclear preferred) Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings (AutoCAD) Experience working collaboratively across engineering disciplines Person Specification Qualifications: Engineering Degree, HNC, or equivalent experienceExperience & Knowledge: Proven EC&I design and commissioning experience Electrical systems and control systems expertise (Role 2 only) Strong background in electrical infrastructure design (HV/LV, substations, power distribution)Skills: Strong technical documentation and reporting skills Effective communicator in multi-discipline teams Proficient in MS Office Why Join This Contract? Long-term, high-value defence projects Flexible hybrid working Competitive £55-60/hour (Outside IR35 potential) Opportunity to work within a collaborative "One Team" delivery environment