Principal EC&I Engineer
Nuclear | SMR Programmes | UK wide offices
Hybrid | Permanent | Full-time
An opportunity has arisen for a Principal EC&I Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy - delivering safety-critical systems on next-generation nuclear programmes, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
This position requires an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer with a strong design background and a proven track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering programmes in highly regulated environments.
You will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of EC&I technical programmes across the full project lifecycle, ensuring integration, regulatory compliance, and delivery to cost, schedule, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and manage EC&I technical programmes covering the full product and project lifecycle
2. Plan and sequence detailed EC&I activities, managing dependencies across engineering disciplines
3. Ensure effective integration between electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
4. Manage programme scope, implementing formal change control where required
5. Identify resourcing requirements and support senior engineering leadership in workforce planning
6. Develop, manage, and control EC&I budgets, forecasts, and cost performance
7. Monitor and manage programme risks, including threats and opportunities
8. Lead and coordinate permanent and contract EC&I engineering resources
9. Provide technical leadership and assurance within a safety-critical, regulated environment
Technical Requirements & Experience
10. Significant experience in EC&I design on complex industrial projects
11. Demonstrable expertise in at least two EC&I disciplines, such as:
12. Control Systems
13. Functional Safety
14. Instrumentation
15. Radiometrics
16. Experience working within highly regulated industries (nuclear, defence, energy, or similar)
17. Strong understanding of EC&I design phases, configuration management, and lifecycle governance
18. Proficiency with EC&I design tools; E-Plan and AutoCAD Electrical are commonly used
19. Vendor-agnostic design approach, with the ability to develop technically robust solutions independent of OEM preference
20. Proven ability to manage interfaces, system integration, and multidisciplinary dependencies
Leadership & Programme Capability
21. Experience leading EC&I teams across multiple work packages
22. Strong programme planning, cost control, and risk management capability
23. Confident working with senior stakeholders, engineering authorities, and delivery partners
24. Able to balance technical depth with programme and commercial accountability
Qualifications
25. Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering
26. Chartered status or postgraduate qualifications are advantageous
What’s Offered
27. Long-term role within major nuclear and low-carbon energy programmes
28. Hybrid working (typically 1–2 days office based per week)
29. Structured development and clear progression pathways
30. Competitive salary + car allowance and comprehensive benefits package
31. Various UK office locations available