Principal EC&I Engineer

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 8,000 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Job Description

Join Assystem as a Principal EC&I Engineer

About the Role:
Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Ltd is growing, and we're seeking a dynamic Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to lead our most exciting projects across Nuclear, Defence, New Build, and Infrastructure. You'll provide top-notch technical leadership, working with high-profile clients like Sellafield, Rolls-Royce, EDF, BAE, F4E, and Hinkley Point.

What You'll Do:

Lead & Deliver:
Guide EC&I engineering teams in delivering innovative solutions for complex projects.

Plan & Prioritize:
Shape project plans, prioritizing Health & Safety and Environmental standards.

Design Reviews:
Act as Lead Engineer, overseeing design reviews, technical discussions, and formal evaluations.

Support & Collaborate:
Provide expert advice, supporting both staff and clients through technical challenges.

Mentor & Motivate:
Mentor team members, set objectives, and foster a collaborative work environment.

Optimize:
Ensure projects stay on budget and aligned with schedules, working closely with Project Managers.

Client Liaison:
Serve as the primary technical contact, coordinating with clients throughout each project.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

Experience:
10+ years in EC&I design and management, with expertise in two areas (e.g., Control Systems, Radiometrics, Functional Safety).

Industry Knowledge:
Familiarity with highly regulated industries, control systems, design phases, configuration management, and life cycle stages.

Leadership Skills:
Proven abilities in leading teams, managing project complexities, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications:
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus.

Bonus Skills:

Lab Facility Design:
Experience with laboratory facilities and nuclear systems.

Electrical Distribution:
Expertise in HV/LV electrical systems and modular building projects.

Sellafield Experience:
Involvement in Sellafield projects or similar environments is a plus

Ready to lead cutting-edge EC&I projects in a thriving environment?
Apply now and help drive Assystem's future of innovative engineering solutions

Additional Information

**Security clearance**

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.

Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter . Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.