At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop electrical control systems for a high-profile Nuclear project.
- Company: Leading organisation in the Nuclear sector with a focus on integrity and people.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and a 12-month contract.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and collaboration with industry experts.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to technically complex projects that matter.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering degree and experience in EC&I design and manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 47.7 - 58.3 £ per hour.
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the Nuclear sector, to recruit an EC&I Engineer for its Chorley site. The EC&I Engineer role comes with a 12-month minimum contract (Inside IR35) and the opportunity to work on a technically complex and strategically important project. If you're an EC&I Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Engineer role
- Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:
- EC&I Delivery
- Produce CE&I design concepts including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules and layout drawings
- Develop designs that conform to relevant British and European standards and client requirements
- Produce and maintain LTQR / Technical Files in accordance with Quality Management Systems
- Ensure designs address operability, maintainability and safety considerations
- Deliver designs in line with agreed project programmes and budgets
- Produce design justification reports demonstrating mitigation of identified technical risks
- Develop functional safety and controls documentation including FDS, SIDD and Functional Safety Plans
- Produce technical specifications, drawings and works instructions to enable manufacturing
- Check in-house and subcontract drawing documentation
- Produce FAT and SAT documentation and attend commissioning activities
- Manage subcontract suppliers
- Interpret and create EC&I engineering drawings using AutoCAD
- Support safety interlock design activities (preferred)
- Author engineering reports including basis of design, substantiation and calculation reports
- Support HVAC control systems design (highly desirable)
- Technical Competency
- Maintain personal, professional and technical competency through CPD
- Develop design and engineering solutions in collaboration with internal specialists and supply chain partners
- Consolidate and collate design documentation for internal approvals and client submission
- Commercial Awareness
- Support business continuity in line with company objectives
- Contribute to project success through effective internal communication
- Recognise commercial impacts of engineering decisions
- Maintain effective working relationships across company functions
- Promote company expertise and capability through professional engagement
- Bid Support
- Provide technical responses to client and internal enquiries
- Support tender and contract reviews with technical and commercial input
- Assist with preparation of tender responses, costings and schedules
- Identify scope modifications and support cost/variation estimates
- Professional qualifications
- We are looking for someone with the following:
- Relevant Engineering Degree, HNC or demonstrable equivalent experience (Essential)
- Broad-based engineering experience in design and manufacturing (Essential)
- Design of electrical systems (Essential)
- Low voltage control gear experience (Essential)
- Control systems experience (Essential)
- Desirable:
- Membership of an appropriate professional body
- IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of drawing principles and standards
- Understanding of CE marking requirements
- AutoCAD experience
- Machine Safety Directives / Functional Safety knowledge
- HAZOP / HAZID experience
- Experience in Functional Safety (BS EN 61508 & 61511)
- Personal Skills
- The EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who is:
- Detail-oriented and technically strong in EC&I design
- Safety-focused with experience in regulated environments
- Able to manage multiple technical deliverables
- Commercially aware and capable of supporting tender activities
- Comfortable liaising with clients, subcontractors and commissioning teams
- 12-month minimum contract inside IR35
- £50-55 per hour
- Hybrid 2 days a week in the office
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile Nuclear project in Chorley
Rate and benefits of the EC&I Engineer role
If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Adam on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Senior EC&I Engineer in Chorley employer: Astute People
Join a leading consultancy in Cambridge that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in project leadership will thrive. With competitive benefits including a strong bonus scheme, private healthcare, and a hybrid work model, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.
