Senior EC&I Engineer

Senior EC&I Engineer Bridgwater, Somerset / Hybrid Working Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Optional 4- or 5-day working week Competitive Salary + Benefits A growing engineering company operating within the nuclear sector is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key technical leadership role delivering complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions across highly regulated projects. The organisation supports projects across new build, existing generation, decommissioning, defence, and other regulated industries. Previous nuclear experience is not essential - candidates from sectors such as Oil & Gas, energy, utilities, or industrial manufacturing are encouraged to apply. The Role As Senior EC&I Engineer, you will act as a technical authority within the engineering team, leading the development, verification, and delivery of EC&I designs throughout the full project lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning support. You will provide technical leadership to engineers within the team while acting as a key interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of EC&I design solutions, including system architectures, equipment specifications, and design documentation Provide technical oversight and engineering judgement to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions Develop and verify EC&I design deliverables including block diagrams, layouts, instrument lists, and system definitions Carry out technical checking and verification activities to support manufacture and installation Review and assess third-party and FEED design packages Support substantiation and qualification activities to demonstrate compliance Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure technical delivery aligns with programme, budget, and contractual requirements Support tendering activities including technical scoping and risk-informed cost estimation Mentor and support EC&I Design Engineers, promoting engineering best practice and consistent standards Participate in client meetings, design reviews, supplier engagement, and site visits Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, ISO standards, and company procedures Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high-quality auditable design records About You HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline Significant EC&I engineering experience within regulated or industrial environments Proven experience delivering EC&I design solutions across the full project lifecycle Strong understanding of EC&I system design, architecture development, equipment specification, and design justification Experience applying BS7671 and relevant EC&I standards Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 / IEC 61513 Awareness of cyber security standards including ISO 27001 / IEC 62443 Familiarity with PLC systems, instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and control panel design Understanding of maintainability, obsolescence management, and through-life support considerations Chartered Engineer status is advantageous, although candidates working toward chartership are encouraged Ability to obtain security clearance What's on Offer Competitive salary Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Optional 4-day or 5-day working pattern 25 days holiday plus public holidays 8% employer pension contribution Health Cash Plan Profit-sharing bonus scheme Paid overtime or TOIL Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a highly regulated sectorThis is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to work on complex and meaningful engineering projects while developing expertise within the nuclear industry