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EC&I Engineer - Risley

Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.

This role can be based in Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester or Knutsford, with flexible working patterns available.

Introduction

Our client is recruiting for an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join our Energy business, which is entering an exciting phase of opportunity: supporting a key client’s UK nuclear fleet through a business transformation; supporting new small and advanced modular reactor developers.

Their work is varied, covering nuclear projects (Licensing, New Build, , Life Extension, and Defueling), Renewable Energy projects and high energy industrial projects, such as data centres and hydrogen production facilities. In addition, we have opportunities across the wider business to help us to keep work interesting as you develop your career with us. 

Key Responsibilities

Support the design, development, testing, and implementation EC&I systems within nuclear projects

Produce design calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and reports to project and regulatory requirements

Support requirements capture and a Systems Engineering approach for new architectures

Contribute across the project lifecycle from bid , through concept and detailed design development to installation and commissioning

Work on systems integration, testing and validation of PLC, SCADA and simulator systems

Assist in the preparation of design safety documentation and compliance with nuclear safety standards

Participate in site surveys, inspections, and commissioning activities

Contribute to problem-solving, technical investigations, and root cause analysis

Produce high-quality technical reports

Build and maintain valuable relationships with peers, partners and clients

Qualifications and Requirements

MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in EC&I or another relevant discipline

Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional body (we will support you). 

An awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures and components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries)

Knowledge or EC&I principals, design tools and relevant guidelines, standards and practices (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE – in particular IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226 and ONR SAPs / TAGS)

Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a C&I system; including specification, design, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical I&C Systems

Knowledge of high integrity hardware or software-based control systems for industrial equipment

Motivated team member with the ability to work to deadlines and communicate project progress

Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders

Committed to Continuous Professional Development

Salary and benefits

£50-55K per annum

Company Description

Our client is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions — uniquely positioned to tackle the world’s most complex engineering challenges.

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If you are an experienced EC&I Engineer, we encourage you to apply today! Call us for a chat today (phone number removed)

EC&I Engineer - Risley

Risley, Warrington WA3, UK
Full time

Published on 11/28/2025

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