Principal EC&I Engineer

First Recruitment Group

The Role

Overview

Lead EC&I design team for Sellafield projects, ensuring compliant, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • ec&i design
  • design delivery
  • compliance
  • team leadership
  • work packages
  • collaboration

Tasks

We are looking for a skilled Principal EC&I Engineer to lead a team of CE&I engineers and designers supporting Sellafield Ltd’s Site Management Project Office (SMPrO). This role involves delivering high-quality, compliant EC&I designs across the SMPrO portfolio, which focuses on asset-care, refurbishment, and multidisciplinary design projects at Sellafield. -Present technical information clearly to a variety of audiences. -Manage work packages delivered by the supply chain. -Collaborate with engineers, specialists, utilities, and project teams to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions. -Lead and mentor a team of CE&I engineers and designers. -Work on a diverse portfolio of SMPrO projects, contributing to Sellafield’s asset-care, refurbishment, and multidisciplinary design initiatives. -Ensure compliance with Sellafield standards, procedures, and best practices. -Deliver EC&I designs across a broad range of services, including radiological and environmental monitoring systems. -Lead a skilled team and deliver innovative EC&I design solutions.

Requirements

  • chartered engineer
  • beng
  • nec3
  • sellafield
  • ec&i design
  • stakeholder management

What You Bring

Security Clearance: BPSS minimum, SC preferred Location: Warrington – Hinton House (minimum 3 days per week, occasional travel to Cumbria) This is a hands-on leadership role requiring Sellafield experience and a strong technical background. Occasional site visits to Cumbria may be required (T&S covered). -Experience managing supply chain-delivered packages of work. -Proven experience working at Sellafield. -Experience in fast-paced project environments. -Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. -Skilled at presenting technical information to varied audiences. -Ability to work closely with engineers to deliver compliant design outputs. -Broad experience in EC&I design. -Familiarity with NEC3 contracts. -BEng Degree -Strong stakeholder management skills. -Experience with radiological and environmental monitoring systems.

Benefits

-Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic engineering environment.

The Company

About First Recruitment Group

-Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between talented professionals and leading companies. -Focused on providing tailored recruitment solutions to a wide range of industries. -Specializes in key sectors such as industrial, energy, infrastructure, and construction. -Has a strong track record of successful placements across the UK and beyond. -Works with both large multinational corporations and local businesses, creating lasting partnerships. -Known for its ability to deliver complex projects, matching talent with both technical and operational needs. -Offers recruitment services for both permanent and contract positions. -Utilizes an extensive network to source the best candidates across niche sectors. -Has a deep understanding of the industries they serve, ensuring they provide the right fit every time.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Chemicals

Infrastructure

HSE

Manufacturing

Aerospace & Defence

Technology

Water

Rail

Construction

Oil & Gas

Nuclear

Power

Security Clearance

-bpss minimum, sc preferred