Principal EC&I Engineer

Assystem

The Role

Overview

Lead EC&I engineering for nuclear, defence, new build and infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

  • team leadership
  • project planning
  • design review
  • technical support
  • budget management
  • client liaison

Tasks

šŸ› ļø Lead & Deliver: Guide EC&I engineering teams in delivering innovative solutions for complex projects.šŸ“‹ Plan & Prioritize: Shape project plans, prioritizing Health & Safety and Environmental standards.šŸ“ Design Reviews: Act as Lead Engineer, overseeing design reviews, technical discussions, and formal evaluations.šŸ¤ Support & Collaborate: Provide expert advice, supporting both staff and clients through technical challenges.šŸ‘„ Mentor & Motivate: Mentor team members, set objectives, and foster a collaborative work environment.šŸ’° Optimize: Ensure projects stay on budget and aligned with schedules, working closely with Project Managers.šŸ“ž Client Liaison: Serve as the primary technical contact, coordinating with clients throughout each project.

Requirements

  • ec&i
  • control systems
  • functional safety
  • sc clearance
  • hv/lv
  • sellafield

What You Bring

šŸŽ–ļø Experience: 10+ years in EC&I design and management, with expertise in two areas (e.g., Control Systems, Radiometrics, Functional Safety).šŸ“š Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with highly regulated industries, control systems, design phases, configuration management, and life cycle stages.šŸŒ Leadership Skills: Proven abilities in leading teams, managing project complexities, and driving continuous improvement.šŸŽ“ Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus. This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country. šŸ”¬ Lab Facility Design: Experience with laboratory facilities and nuclear systems.šŸ”‹ Electrical Distribution: Expertise in HV/LV electrical systems and modular building projects.šŸ—ļø Sellafield Experience: Involvement in Sellafield projects or similar environments is a plus!

Benefits

**Security clearance**

The Company

About Assystem

-Leads EPR nuclear projects across locations.Opens external site -Shapes energy transition through various sectors. -Champions digital innovation for optimal performance. -Operates across nuclear, renewables, transport, and hydrogen sectors. -Engages in advanced fusion research and development.

Sector Specialisms

Nuclear

Renewables

Electricity grids

Clean hydrogen

Transportation

Industrial

Aerospace

Infrastructure

Energy transition

Operation and maintenance

Civil engineering

Mechanical engineering

Automation

Electricity

Logistics

Radiation protection

Operational safety

Waste and dismantling

Transport

Testing

Digital solutions

Project management

Consulting

Smart city projects

Hydrogen

Water

Security Clearance

-must hold a minimum security check (sc) clearance without any caveats