Principal EC&I Engineer

Overview

Location: Staffordshire based. Working Pattern: Hybrid. Sector: Special Purpose Machinery / Highly Regulated Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Full technical ownership of EC&I work packages for complex machinery systems
• Translate design input requirements into compliant, buildable engineering solutions
• Lead and mentor EC&I engineers and designers across project lifecycles
• Deliver projects to agreed cost, quality and programme constraints
• Produce and approve EC&I deliverables including schematics, calculations, FDS, software documentation, cable schedules and test documentation
• Act as the senior EC&I interface across mechanical, manufacturing, commissioning and client teams
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and applicable industry standards
• Support manufacturing through to site installation, testing and client handover
• Lead and participate in design reviews, HAZOPs and technical assurance activities
• Manage change control, technical risk and variation identification

Essential Experience & Skills

• Degree qualified in Electrical / Control Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Significant senior‑level EC&I experience within special purpose machinery, automation or complex engineered systems
• Proven ability to run projects independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working in highly regulated environments (nuclear, defence, pharma, oil & gas, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, control systems and instrumentation
• Confident technical authority capable of making and defending engineering decisions
• Experience leading engineering teams and interfacing with multiple disciplines

Desirable

• Nuclear industry exposure
• Chartered Engineer or working towards
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508)

Why This Role?

This is a true Principal‑level position – not a hands‑on design support role. You will be trusted to own projects, shape technical direction and deliver high‑value engineered solutions with minimal oversight.

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