Senior EC&I Engineer

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Senior EC&I Engineer

Bridgwater, Somerset / Hybrid Working

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Optional 4- or 5-day working week

Competitive Salary + Benefits

A growing engineering company operating within the nuclear sector is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key technical leadership role delivering complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions across highly regulated projects.

The organisation supports projects across new build, existing generation, decommissioning, defence, and other regulated industries. Previous nuclear experience is not essential – candidates from sectors such as Oil & Gas, energy, utilities, or industrial manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As Senior EC&I Engineer, you will act as a technical authority within the engineering team, leading the development, verification, and delivery of EC&I designs throughout the full project lifecycle – from concept and requirements definition through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning support.

You will provide technical leadership to engineers within the team while acting as a key interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of EC&I design solutions, including system architectures, equipment specifications, and design documentation
  • Provide technical oversight and engineering judgement to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions
  • Develop and verify EC&I design deliverables including block diagrams, layouts, instrument lists, and system definitions
  • Carry out technical checking and verification activities to support manufacture and installation
  • Review and assess third-party and FEED design packages
  • Support substantiation and qualification activities to demonstrate compliance
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure technical delivery aligns with programme, budget, and contractual requirements
  • Support tendering activities including technical scoping and risk-informed cost estimation
  • Mentor and support EC&I Design Engineers, promoting engineering best practice and consistent standards
  • Participate in client meetings, design reviews, supplier engagement, and site visits
  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, ISO standards, and company procedures
  • Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high-quality auditable design records

About You

  • HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline
  • Significant EC&I engineering experience within regulated or industrial environments
  • Proven experience delivering EC&I design solutions across the full project lifecycle
  • Strong understanding of EC&I system design, architecture development, equipment specification, and design justification
  • Experience applying BS7671 and relevant EC&I standards
  • Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 / IEC 61513
  • Awareness of cyber security standards including ISO 27001 / IEC 62443
  • Familiarity with PLC systems, instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and control panel design
  • Understanding of maintainability, obsolescence management, and through-life support considerations
  • Chartered Engineer status is advantageous, although candidates working toward chartership are encouraged
  • Ability to obtain security clearance

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Optional 4-day or 5-day working pattern
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays
  • 8% employer pension contribution
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Profit‑sharing bonus scheme
  • Paid overtime or TOIL
  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a highly regulated sector

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to work on complex and meaningful engineering projects while developing expertise within the nuclear industry.

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Senior EC&I Engineer

Bridgwater, Somerset / Hybrid Working

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Optional 4- or 5-day working week

Competitive Salary + Benefits

A growing engineering company operating within the nuclear sector is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key technical leadership role delivering complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions across highly regulated projects.

The organisation supports projects across new build, existing generation, decommissioning, defence, and other regulated industries. Previous nuclear experience is not essential – candidates from sectors such as Oil & Gas, energy, utilities, or industrial manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As Senior EC&I Engineer, you will act as a technical authority within the engineering team, leading the development, verification, and delivery of EC&I designs throughout the full project lifecycle – from concept and requirements definition through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning support.

You will provide technical leadership to engineers within the team while acting as a key interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of EC&I design solutions, including system architectures, equipment specifications, and design documentation
  • Provide technical oversight and engineering judgement to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions
  • Develop and verify EC&I design deliverables including block diagrams, layouts, instrument lists, and system definitions
  • Carry out technical checking and verification activities to support manufacture and installation
  • Review and assess third-party and FEED design packages
  • Support substantiation and qualification activities to demonstrate compliance
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure technical delivery aligns with programme, budget, and contractual requirements
  • Support tendering activities including technical scoping and risk-informed cost estimation
  • Mentor and support EC&I Design Engineers, promoting engineering best practice and consistent standards
  • Participate in client meetings, design reviews, supplier engagement, and site visits
  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, ISO standards, and company procedures
  • Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high-quality auditable design records

About You

  • HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline
  • Significant EC&I engineering experience within regulated or industrial environments
  • Proven experience delivering EC&I design solutions across the full project lifecycle
  • Strong understanding of EC&I system design, architecture development, equipment specification, and design justification
  • Experience applying BS7671 and relevant EC&I standards
  • Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 / IEC 61513
  • Awareness of cyber security standards including ISO 27001 / IEC 62443
  • Familiarity with PLC systems, instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and control panel design
  • Understanding of maintainability, obsolescence management, and through-life support considerations
  • Chartered Engineer status is advantageous, although candidates working toward chartership are encouraged
  • Ability to obtain security clearance

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Optional 4-day or 5-day working pattern
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays
  • 8% employer pension contribution
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Profit‑sharing bonus scheme
  • Paid overtime or TOIL
  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a highly regulated sector

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to work on complex and meaningful engineering projects while developing expertise within the nuclear industry.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026