Principal EC&I Engineer

Job Description

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.\n\nThis role can be based in Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester or Knutsford, with flexible working patterns available.\n\nIntroduction\n\nWe are recruiting for a Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer within our Energy business. Our work spans nuclear projects (Licensing, New Build, , Life Extension, and Defueling), renewable energy projects, and high-energy industrial facilities such as data centres and hydrogen production plants. Additional opportunities are available across the wider business.\n\nYour role will be to manage and deliver EC&I engineering solutions to time, cost and quality across a range of projects.

You will work alongside Engineering Managers and Operations Managers to ensure high-value delivery.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAct as the Responsible Engineer and Technical Authority on major energy projects.\n\t\nDeliver complex EC&I engineering packages to cost, time and quality.\n\t\nLead EC&I strategies, standards and best practices.\n\t\nManage delivery teams across bid, concept, detailed design, installation and commissioning stages.\n\t\nPromote innovation, digital tools and continuous improvement Provide technical leadership and quality assurance for safety-critical systems.\n\t\nProduce high-quality technical reports.\n\t\nEngage with clients, regulators and industry groups.\n\t\nMentor and develop the EC&I engineering team.\n\t\nSupport systems integration, testing and validation (PLC, SCADA, simulators).\n\t\nApply standards, regulations and engineering compliance.\n\t\n.\n\t\nSupport business development and proposals.\n\t\nBuild and maintain client relationships.\n\nQualifications and Requirements\n\nDegree (MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc) in EC&I or related discipline.\n\t\nChartered Engineer status.\n\t\nTeam leadership, line management or Responsible Engineer experience.\n\t\nExtensive EC&I design experience within regulated sectors.\n\t\nStrong understanding of safety, regulation and quality assurance.\n\t\nKnowledge of EC&I design principles, tools and standards (BS, IEC, IEEE).\n\t\nExperience across the full C&I system lifecycle.\n\t\nKnowledge of high-integrity control systems.\n\t\nSystems engineering experience desirable.\n\t\nAbility to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage technical risk.\n\t\nStrong communication and client engagement skills.\n\t\nSubject matter expertise in EC&I engineering.\n\t\nCommitment to continuous professional development.\n\nSalary and benefits\n\n£65-75K per annum\n\nCompany Description\n\nOur client is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions — uniquely positioned to tackle the world’s most complex engineering challenges.\n\nApply Now\n\nIf you are an experienced EC&I Engineer, we encourage you to apply today! Call us for a chat today (phone number removed)