At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop engineering solutions for nuclear decommissioning projects.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in the UK's nuclear decommissioning sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunities for all experience levels with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects that enhance safety and reduce environmental risks.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
Location: Cumbria/Warrington
Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning
Job Type: Permanent
About Westlakes Recruit
Westlakes Recruit is supporting a number of leading organisations delivering some of the UK's most complex and nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programmes. As project activity continues to grow across the sector, we are looking to connect with talented EC&I professionals at all levels to support the safe and successful delivery of critical decommissioning and waste management projects.
The Opportunity
The UK nuclear decommissioning sector is entering an exciting period of investment and delivery, creating long-term opportunities for Electrical, Control and Instrumentation professionals across a wide range of projects and facilities. Working within highly regulated environments, you will play a key role in developing and delivering engineering solutions that support hazard reduction, waste retrieval, facility upgrades, plant modifications and decommissioning operations. Opportunities are available across the full project lifecycle, including concept design, detailed design, installation, commissioning, operation and asset care.
Typical Responsibilities
- Producing EC&I design documentation, calculations and technical specifications.
- Developing electrical, control and instrumentation solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Supporting or leading engineering design reviews and technical assessments.
- Preparing and reviewing system architectures, cable schedules, loop drawings and control philosophies.
- Delivering modifications and upgrades to existing nuclear facilities and infrastructure.
- Supporting commissioning, testing and handover activities.
- Ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality and engineering standards.
- Managing technical interfaces with clients, project teams and supply chain partners.
- Supporting configuration management, design substantiation and engineering governance processes.
- Leading engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers.
- Contributing to project planning, risk management and technical assurance activities.
We Are Interested in Hearing From Professionals With Experience In:
- Electrical Engineering
- Control Systems Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Functional Safety
- PLC, SCADA and DCS Systems
- Radiometrics
- HV and LV Electrical Distribution
- Building Services and Infrastructure Systems
- Plant Modifications and Asset Care
- Commissioning and Operational Support
- Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management Projects
Essential Requirements
- Experience working within EC&I engineering roles in regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of engineering design principles and lifecycle delivery.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and technical excellence.
Desirable Experience
- Nuclear decommissioning or nuclear operations experience.
- Knowledge of engineering standards and governance requirements within regulated environments.
- Experience supporting projects for organisations such as Sellafield Ltd, Nuclear Waste Services, National Nuclear Laboratory or other major nuclear operators and contractors.
- Experience with safety cases, configuration management and design substantiation.
- Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation.
Qualifications
- Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional memberships and industry certifications are advantageous.
Why Join the Nuclear Decommissioning Sector?
The UK nuclear decommissioning programme represents one of the largest and most technically challenging engineering programmes in Europe. With sustained investment, long-term project pipelines and increasing demand for specialist engineering expertise, there has never been a better time to build a career within the sector. By joining these programmes, you will contribute to projects that improve safety, reduce environmental risk and support the future of the UK's nuclear industry.
Apply
If you are an EC&I professional interested in exploring opportunities within the nuclear decommissioning sector, we'd welcome a confidential conversation to discuss current and upcoming vacancies across Cumbria and the wider UK nuclear market.
Westlakes Recruit is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
EC&I Design Engineers (all levels) - Nuclear Decommissioning in Warrington employer: Westlakes Recruit
Westlakes Recruit is an exceptional employer in the nuclear decommissioning sector, offering a dynamic work environment in Cumbria/Warrington where professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to long-term career opportunities, mentorship from experienced engineers, and the chance to contribute to significant projects that enhance safety and environmental sustainability. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion while tackling some of the UK's most complex engineering challenges.
