Principal EC&I

Position: Principal EC&I Engineer

Location: Abingdon - able to consider Warrington/Cumbria
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 days a week onsite
Contract Type: PERM
Salary: Competitive

Principal EC&I Design Engineer

This role will lead EC&I design activity within either a dedicated design team or a wider multi-disciplinary project environment. You'll contribute technical leadership across the full delivery lifecycle, from early concept through detailed design, manufacture, and commissioning, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide EC&I leadership on design projects, including planning, coordination, and technical assurance
Deliver EC&I engineering input when working within partner or framework teams
Support bid and tender activity, including technical content and documentation
Develop and manage EC&I cost estimates, schedules, and technical requirements
Translate customer needs and early concepts into practical, compliant design solutions
Present and defend designs at reviews and client-facing meetings
Produce high-quality engineering outputs aligned with applicable standards and procedures
Promote best practice in safety, security, and quality, setting the benchmark within the EC&I discipline
Actively contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, adopting new tools, technologies, and approaches where beneficialExperience & Qualifications

Around 8+ years' professional experience in EC&I design
BEng (Hons) in Electrical, Electronic, or a closely related engineering discipline
Chartered Engineer status, or working towards
SC clearance held or willingness to obtain
Experience working in nuclear or other highly regulated environments
Strong understanding of EC&I integration within complex projects
Proven delivery across all phases of the design lifecycle
Knowledge of plant and documentation configuration control
Experience producing and reviewing EC&I designs, calculations, EMC assessments, and supporting documentation
Background in machinery and process plant systems, including obsolescence considerationsKey Skills

Confident communicator with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
Technically curious, with the confidence to tackle complex engineering challenges independently

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Company information:

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants