Principal EICA Engineer – Electrical Engineering

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  • Job Title: CE&I Responsible Engineer
  • Work Pattern: Hybrid – 2-3 days per week
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Security Clearance: Minimum BPSS required; must be capable of achieving SC
  • Project: Major Infrastructure Upgrades on a Nuclear Decommissioning Site

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced CE&I Responsible Engineer to support a long-term, multi-billion-pound infrastructure delivery partnership within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for managing CE&I design and engineering activities across a diverse utilities programme on a nuclear licensed site.

You will act as the technical authority for CE&I design, ensuring all solutions are safe, compliant, sustainable and delivered to programme and budget, while meeting the stringent regulatory requirements of a nuclear environment.

Project Background

This long-term infrastructure partnership will deliver critical utilities upgrades over a 15-year period, including refurbishment and replacement of both on-site and off-site utility distribution systems. The programme spans the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as CE&I Responsible Engineer for a complex nuclear infrastructure programme
  • Lead and manage CE&I designers, including in-house teams and external consultants or subcontractors
  • Provide technical authority and assurance across all CE&I design deliverables
  • Ensure designs are delivered on time, to budget and fully compliant with nuclear standards and UK legislation
  • Ensure adherence to management systems, digital processes and design governance arrangements
  • Interface with stakeholders to provide confidence that design activities meet regulatory and site licence requirements
  • Support delivery across the full project lifecycle, from inception through to commissioning and handover

Utilities and Assets Covered

The programme includes design and delivery of CE&I systems associated with:

  • Steam systems (HP & LP)
  • Water systems (Raw, Domestic, Wastewater & Demineralised)
  • Compressed air systems
  • Bulk chemical storage and distribution
  • Demineralised water treatment and conditioning plants
  • Sewage treatment works
  • Rail and road tanker off-loading facilities

Essential Requirements

  • Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering). Apprenticeship routes will be considered
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or demonstrable progress towards)
  • 15+ years' engineering experience within the nuclear industry
  • Recognised authority in CE&I design
  • Proven experience delivering utility infrastructure design
  • Strong technical management capability, including design review and assurance
  • Extensive knowledge of UK legislation, standards and nuclear regulatory expectations
  • Solid understanding of risk management and HSE requirements
  • Experience leading change and delivering strategic engineering objectives

Desirable

  • Experience establishing or operating EDMS and design workflows
  • Broader leadership across engineering disciplines such as quality, assurance or information management
  • Experience developing and implementing design procurement and contract strategies
  • Experience across multiple infrastructure sectors in addition to nuclear

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Apply for the Principal EICA Engineer – Electrical Engineering
Location: Manchester
Job Description:

  • Job Title: CE&I Responsible Engineer
  • Work Pattern: Hybrid – 2-3 days per week
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Security Clearance: Minimum BPSS required; must be capable of achieving SC
  • Project: Major Infrastructure Upgrades on a Nuclear Decommissioning Site

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced CE&I Responsible Engineer to support a long-term, multi-billion-pound infrastructure delivery partnership within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for managing CE&I design and engineering activities across a diverse utilities programme on a nuclear licensed site.

You will act as the technical authority for CE&I design, ensuring all solutions are safe, compliant, sustainable and delivered to programme and budget, while meeting the stringent regulatory requirements of a nuclear environment.

Project Background

This long-term infrastructure partnership will deliver critical utilities upgrades over a 15-year period, including refurbishment and replacement of both on-site and off-site utility distribution systems. The programme spans the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as CE&I Responsible Engineer for a complex nuclear infrastructure programme
  • Lead and manage CE&I designers, including in-house teams and external consultants or subcontractors
  • Provide technical authority and assurance across all CE&I design deliverables
  • Ensure designs are delivered on time, to budget and fully compliant with nuclear standards and UK legislation
  • Ensure adherence to management systems, digital processes and design governance arrangements
  • Interface with stakeholders to provide confidence that design activities meet regulatory and site licence requirements
  • Support delivery across the full project lifecycle, from inception through to commissioning and handover

Utilities and Assets Covered

The programme includes design and delivery of CE&I systems associated with:

  • Steam systems (HP & LP)
  • Water systems (Raw, Domestic, Wastewater & Demineralised)
  • Compressed air systems
  • Bulk chemical storage and distribution
  • Demineralised water treatment and conditioning plants
  • Sewage treatment works
  • Rail and road tanker off-loading facilities

Essential Requirements

  • Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering). Apprenticeship routes will be considered
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or demonstrable progress towards)
  • 15+ years’ engineering experience within the nuclear industry
  • Recognised authority in CE&I design
  • Proven experience delivering utility infrastructure design
  • Strong technical management capability, including design review and assurance
  • Extensive knowledge of UK legislation, standards and nuclear regulatory expectations
  • Solid understanding of risk management and HSE requirements
  • Experience leading change and delivering strategic engineering objectives

Desirable

  • Experience establishing or operating EDMS and design workflows
  • Broader leadership across engineering disciplines such as quality, assurance or information management
  • Experience developing and implementing design procurement and contract strategies
  • Experience across multiple infrastructure sectors in addition to nuclear

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026