Principal EC&I Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

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About the Company

Assystem is a leading independent nuclear engineering firm with over 60 years of experience supporting complex infrastructure projects worldwide.

Position Overview

As a Principal EC&I Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across Electrical, Control and Instrumentation disciplines, supporting high-impact programmes.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership
- Lead EC&I engineering delivery for complex systems and projects
- Act as Lead Engineer on large-scale projects and support project planning
- Chair design reviews and lead technical discussions
- Prepare and present technical reports and presentations
Project Delivery & Governance
- Ensure compliance with standards such as BS7671, IEC 61508, CDM Regulations & Machinery Directive
- Prioritise and enforce Health, Safety & Environmental requirements
- Support project cost, schedule, and quality delivery
- Contribute to tenders, including technical and risk assessments
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and supervise engineering teams
- Set objectives, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback
- Support collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders
- Guide and develop junior engineers
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the technical interface between clients and internal teams
- Support design reviews and resolve technical queries
- Represent the business in technical communications
Continuous Improvement
- Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices
- Contribute to QMS procedures and compliance

Qualifications

Essential Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering (or HNC/HND with significant experience)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Membership with the IET (or working toward Chartered status)
- 10+ years in EC&I engineering within regulated industries
- Strong expertise across EC&I disciplines, with specialism in at least two areas
- Experience across full project lifecycle phases
- Knowledge of control systems design (V-cycle, verification & validation)
- Experience with configuration and documentation management
- Proven collaboration with project management teams
Desirable Skills
- Experience in nuclear or high-hazard industries
- Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems & functional safety standards
- Familiarity with ONR Licence Conditions
- Experience with BIM-enabled projects
- Electrical design, calculations & EMC assessment knowledge
- Software, hardware, or embedded control systems experience
- Understanding of HAZOP, HAZID, FMECA processes
- Experience with obsolescence management

Additional Information

Applicants will be required to meet certain criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already cleared to a minimum SC level.

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