At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead EC&I design for nuclear infrastructure and manage a team of engineers.
- Company: Join a major UK nuclear infrastructure programme with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, strong contract length, and leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and influence over technical delivery.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a highly regulated environment while leading cutting-edge projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in EC&I design and leadership within regulated environments required.
The predicted salary is between 55200 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - ideally 2 days per week on site)
Contract: 12‑month contract
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain SC clearance
Overview: We are supporting a major UK nuclear infrastructure programme in the appointment of a Principal EC&I Engineer to act as Electrical Lead. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role, responsible for the delivery of nuclear safety‑implicated EC&I design across new infrastructure works within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Electrical Lead for scheme design on nuclear safety‑implicated infrastructure.
- Lead and coordinate EC&I design activities including:
- HV and LV power systems
- Specialist communications and control systems
- Provide day‑to‑day leadership for a team of 5-6 electrical engineers, ensuring alignment with programme milestones.
- Ensure the team is working on the right activities at the right time, maintaining technical quality and schedule adherence.
- Produce technical scopes, including resource loading, to support design changes and client requests.
- Manage design assumptions, technical risks, and interfaces.
- Control and manage design change processes in line with nuclear governance requirements.
- Deliver design outputs fully aligned with client, regulatory and nuclear safety expectations.
Required Experience
- Proven experience in EC&I design leadership within building services or infrastructure environments.
- Experience working on nuclear or highly regulated projects (defence, rail, utilities, pharma also considered).
- Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, building services electrical design and associated standards.
- Demonstrable experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.
- Comfortable working within formal change control and assurance frameworks.
- Eligible for UK SC Clearance.
Why Apply?
- Clear leadership remit with real influence over technical delivery.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Strong contract length and continuity.
Principal EC&I Engineer employer: Progressive Recruitment - Reading
As a Principal EC&I Engineer in Glasgow, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic and supportive work culture. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a strong focus on nuclear safety, this role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team while making a significant impact on critical infrastructure projects. The company is committed to providing a rewarding environment where your expertise can thrive and contribute to meaningful advancements in the industry.
Contact Details:
Progressive Recruitment - Reading Recruitment Team
