Senior EC&I Engineer

Senior EC&I Engineer Location: Cumbria / Sellafield Rate: £60–£65 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 hours per week About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join a major nuclear project based…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £60 – £65/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 2 September 2026

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Senior EC&I Engineer

Location: Cumbria / Sellafield
Rate: £60–£65 per hour (Inside IR35)
Hours: 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join a major nuclear project based in Cumbria. This role offers the opportunity to lead detailed Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) engineering activities within a highly regulated environment, supporting the successful delivery of critical project objectives.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead detailed EC&I design and execution support activities.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.
Deliver engineering scope in line with agreed cost, quality and schedule requirements.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams.
Act as an experienced checker for engineering outputs where appropriately SQEP.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry, regulatory and project standards.
Support project planning, technical reviews and stakeholder engagement activities as required. 

Essential Experience

Candidates must have significant experience delivering CE&I engineering solutions within the nuclear sector, including knowledge and experience in several of the following areas:

Electrical distribution systems in accordance with BS 7671.
UPS systems, motor drives and small power systems.
Mechanical handling systems and/or cranes.
Process instrumentation systems.
CE&I safety systems designed to BS EN 61508 and/or Sellafield Engineering Standards (ES 2100).
Previous experience delivering engineering projects for Sellafield Ltd. 

Desirable Experience

The following experience would be advantageous:

Front-end project definition and development activities.
Previous experience working on Sellafield projects.
CE/UKCA Machinery Marking and Machinery Safety.
Radiometric and specialist instrumentation.
Protective security systems including CCTV, access control and intruder detection systems.
Programmable Electronic Systems (PES) and SCADA systems. 

What We're Looking For

Strong technical expertise in EC&I engineering within highly regulated environments.
Ability to lead technical delivery and influence engineering decisions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement. 

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to nationally significant nuclear projects while working alongside experienced engineering professionals in a challenging and rewarding environment.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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