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Senior EC&I Engineer

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Senior EC&I Engineer
Location: Warrington / Hybrid Working
Security Clearance: UK BPSS (must be eligible to obtain and maintain clearance)
Industry: Nuclear / Highly Regulated Environment (Nuclear experience preferred)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of safety-critical projects within a highly regulated environment. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineering and Functional Safety, looking to contribute to complex nuclear programmes.
You will be responsible for the development and delivery of EC&I design packages, supporting the implementation of safety-related systems and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with functional safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver EC&I engineering and design activities across safety-critical projects.
- Develop and review EC&I design documentation, including specifications, calculations, reports, and design packages.
- Support the design and implementation of safety-related control and instrumentation systems.
- Contribute to Functional Safety lifecycle activities in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
- Undertake SIL assessments, verification activities, and associated documentation.
- Work closely with Safety Case, Systems Engineering, Process, and Electrical teams to develop compliant engineering solutions.
- Participate in hazard identification studies, risk assessments, and design reviews.
- Support verification, validation, testing, and commissioning activities where required.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in line with project schedules, quality requirements, and applicable standards.
- Assist with technical problem-solving and provide engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
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Essential Experience
- Experience delivering EC&I design and engineering solutions within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry such as defence, energy, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, or rail.
- Good understanding of safety-related control and instrumentation systems.
- Working knowledge of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 Functional Safety standards.
- Experience supporting SIL determination, verification, or assessment activities.
- Familiarity with the Functional Safety lifecycle and engineering assurance processes.
- Experience producing and reviewing technical engineering documentation.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Eligible for UK BPSS clearance.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience on nuclear new-build, decommissioning, defence nuclear, or major infrastructure projects.
- Experience working alongside Safety Case teams.
- Knowledge of PLC-based control systems and instrumentation design.
- Experience supporting commissioning and testing activities.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
- Functional Safety qualifications would be advantageous.


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Qualifications
- Degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant industry certifications and professional memberships are desirable.
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile nuclear and safety-critical programmes.
- Collaborative engineering environment with experienced multidisciplinary teams.
- Exposure to complex EC&I and Functional Safety challenges within a highly regulated sector
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To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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