EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer

Location: Morecambe.
Job Type: Full-Time, Plant based
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-Term / Ongoing Assignment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join a major nuclear power generation site near Morecambe. This is a plant-based role requiring a proactive engineer who can provide technical support, maintain system reliability, and ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting electrical, control, and instrumentation systems across the station, contributing to safe and efficient plant operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for electrical, control, and instrumentation systems, including both safety-related and non-safety systems.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve plant faults, abnormal events, and equipment degradation issues.
• Specify, review, and approve EC&I designs, modifications, and upgrade projects.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with nuclear standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Support the development and review of maintenance strategies, including preventative, corrective, and condition-based maintenance.
• Conduct plant walkdowns, inspections, and system health assessments.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and project teams to enhance plant performance and reliability.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Electrical and instrument engineering)
• Strong background in both design and maintenance of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering.
• Experience providing engineering support within a highly regulated industrial environment.
• Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and technical review skills.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, maintenance strategies, and plant systems.

Desirable

• Previous experience within the nuclear industry.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Energy processes and standards.
• SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) status or ability to demonstrate equivalent competence.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time position.
• 5 days per week on-site.
• Plant-facing role with direct operational support responsibilities.
• Start as soon as possible.
• Very long term with no fixed end date.
• Inside IR35 so PAYE

Recruitment Process

Candidates selected for the role will be required to attend a formal interview with the operator prior to appointment.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced EC&I Engineer looking for a challenging role within the nuclear sector and have the technical expertise to support critical plant systems, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV

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