Assistant Chief Design Engineer – EC&I

Company: Jobtailor
Apply for the Assistant Chief Design Engineer – EC&I
Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Act as a delegate to the Chief Design Engineer, supporting leadership and coordination of the EC&I function
  • Lead development of the integrated engineering delivery model and programme plans
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering workstreams to deliver complex design scope
  • Prioritise engineering activities across programme demands in collaboration with project teams
  • Lead the management of risks and opportunities across EC&I scope
  • Support development and delivery of EC&I industrialisation strategies
  • Contribute to development of processes, tools and capability across the department
  • Support Heads of Discipline in making key technical and programme decisions
  • Chair programme and risk reviews, providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Engage with regulators, customers and external organisations to support programme delivery
  • Influence strategic direction and ensure alignment with wider business objectives
  • Provide leadership, coaching and direction to engineering teams

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience across the lifecycle of EC&I systems and design delivery
  • Strong background in delivering complex engineering programmes within regulated environments
  • Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and programme delivery activities
  • Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including ALARP and BAT principles
  • Experience developing integrated delivery plans and managing programme governance structures
  • Experience managing risks, budgets, resources and supply chain delivery at scale
  • Strong organisational leadership capability, including strategic planning and performance management
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders across engineering, operations and programme functions
  • Significant experience in EC&I design and programme delivery within a regulated environment
  • Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems or a related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer (or working towards equivalent) desirable

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Posted: July 11th, 2026