Overview

EC&I Engineer — 3 month Contract role — Remote — Outside IR35 — £50-60/hour

Are you an experienced EC&I Engineer with a passion for delivering highly regulated nuclear projects? Join a team driving world-class engineering projects and play a pivotal role in delivering safe, high-quality, and technically complex solutions. This contract role is remote and outside IR35, offering flexibility while working on cutting-edge nuclear engineering assignments.

About the Role

As a Senior/Principal EC&I Engineer, you will define and manage the scope of work, ensuring all activities are executed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead and supervise a team of engineers, manage subcontracts, and deliver designs that support Design Reviews, HAZOPs, and safety cases across complex nuclear projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I design, specification, procurement, installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, and operator training for nuclear projects
• Provide technical consultancy and liaise with multi-discipline teams
• Manage project quality, progress, cost, and documentation
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, including resource management and recruitment
• Manage contractors and sub-contractors while reinforcing a strong safety culture
• Support sales, customer care, and bid preparation

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a relevant technical/engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Full UK driver's licence
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the nuclear industry
• Strong understanding of design requirements for nuclear safety cases
• Proven experience managing sub-contracts and leading technical teams
• Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM
• Skilled in checking design documentation, drawings, and calculations
• Strong organisational, collaboration, and deadline-driven skills

Desirable Attributes

• Chartered Engineer or near chartership, membership in IET or similar
• Experience integrating EC&I design with control systems (PLC/SCADA)
• Experience in design substantiation for nuclear safety cases
• Defence sector experience
• Experience in bid preparation