Lead EC&I Engineer

Lead CE&I Electrical Engineer

Warrington (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site)

£61-£67 per Hour (Inside IR35)

Long-Term Contract

Lead the Design of Critical Nuclear Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Lead CE&I Electrical Engineer looking to play a pivotal role on one of the UK's most technically challenging nuclear programmes?

We're seeking an accomplished engineer to take ownership of Control, Electrical & Instrumentation (CE&I) design across a portfolio of front-end engineering (FEED) projects, leading multidisciplinary design delivery from concept through to detailed design.

If you thrive in highly regulated environments, enjoy leading design teams and want to influence major engineering decisions, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

You'll lead the delivery of CE&I design packages, ensuring projects progress safely, efficiently and to programme.

Working within an integrated engineering team, you'll:

Lead the CE&I design delivery for major FEED projects
Drive engineering solutions from concept through preliminary and detailed design
Produce and review high-quality engineering documentation
Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers
Support installation and commissioning with design query resolution
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
Estimate engineering effort, manage design schedules and support project planning
Ensure all work complies with CDM regulations and quality management processes

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with significant experience delivering CE&I projects within highly regulated industries, ideally nuclear.

You'll have experience with:

Electrical Power & LV Services Design

Process Instrumentation Design

CE&I Safety Systems

Programmable Electronic Systems (PES)

Radiometric Instrumentation

Panel layouts, cable routing, cable management and cable calculations

You'll also be confident in:

Leading engineering teams and design delivery
Producing and checking technical documentation
Translating client requirements into practical engineering solutions
Front-end engineering, optioneering and design strategy
Working to demanding project milestones
Communicating effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teamsExperience with Machinery Safety, UKCA Marking, and managing design delivery teams would be highly advantageous.

About You

You'll ideally hold:

ONC minimum (Engineering Degree preferred)
IEng or CEng professional registration
A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills
Strong technical leadership and mentoring capability

Why Apply?

£61-£67 per hour (Inside IR35)
Hybrid working - 3 days per week in Warrington
Long-term contract on a nationally significant nuclear programme
Lead complex engineering projects from concept to delivery
Work alongside some of the UK's leading nuclear engineering specialistsIf you're ready to take the lead on technically challenging CE&I projects and help shape the future of the UK's nuclear infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion