EC&I Design Engineers (all levels) - Nuclear Decommissioning

EC&I Engineers - All Levels

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.
Whether you are an EC&I Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, a Senior Engineer seeking greater technical responsibility, or a Principal Engineer ready to lead multidisciplinary teams, we would like to hear from you.

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

Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities may include:

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed