Senior EC&I Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Department:
Engineering

Location:
Various

Reports to:
Principal Engineer / Engineering Manager

Company:

Role Purpose

The
Senior Electrical Engineer
is responsible for managing and delivering electrical engineering and technical activities through the application of specialist expertise, established engineering processes, and professional experience. Operating with a high level of autonomy, the Senior Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership, ensures design integrity, and contributes to the safe and efficient delivery of complex engineering projects. The role supports project delivery across all lifecycle stages, while mentoring and developing less experienced engineers within the electrical discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Lead the design, development, and verification of
  electrical systems and equipment
  , ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Produce, review, and approve engineering deliverables including
  calculations, schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and technical reports
  .
• Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve complex technical challenges and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure all
  relevant procedures, codes, and standards
  (e.g., BS, IEC, IET Wiring Regulations, ISO, IEEE) are correctly identified and adhered to throughout project execution.
• Contribute to the
  Project Safety Assessment
  process, identifying and managing technical and safety-related risks.
• Maintain awareness of all applicable
  Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)
  standards and ensure compliance within the electrical discipline.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Promote effective collaboration across electrical, control, mechanical, civil, and systems engineering teams.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to develop relationships, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment of design solutions with project requirements.
• Support project managers by providing accurate progress updates, risk assessments, and technical input to ensure successful project delivery.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide
  guidance, mentoring, and technical leadership
  to less experienced electrical engineers, graduates, and apprentices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation, standardisation, and best practice sharing within the electrical engineering community.
• Lead small engineering teams or work independently to deliver work packages to high quality, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in
  Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  .
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  status or actively working toward Chartership.
• Significant experience in
  electrical design, analysis, and system integration
  within the nuclear, defence, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in
  multi-discipline engineering teams
  across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of
  power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, electrical protection, and safety systems
  .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

Desirable

• Member of a recognised professional institution (e.g., IET) or eligible for registration with the Engineering Council.
• Experience managing electrical engineering scope from
  concept design through detailed design and into Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
  .
• Familiarity with
  BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
  , IEC standards, and UK regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working on both commercial and defence-related projects.

Other Requirements

• May be required to
  travel domestically or internationally
  to support project and client requirements.
• Must comply with Client's
  Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental
  policies and standards.
• Expected to uphold the company's values of
  Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation
  in all activities.