Lancaster | Full-Time On-Site | Inside IR35 | Long-term Contract | Immediate Start
The Opportunity
We're recruiting an EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) Engineer to provide technical support on nuclear plant systems in Lancaster. You'll work full-time on-site, five days a week, supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of EC&I systems across safety-related and non-safety critical equipment.
Contract Details: Inside IR35 | Full-time on-site | Long-term contract | Immediate start | Lancaster-based
This is hands-on technical work. You'll diagnose plant issues, specify and review design changes, support maintenance strategies, and conduct system assessments. Your expertise in EC&I systems directly impacts plant reliability and operational performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Plant-Facing EC&I Support
Provide engineering support for electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
Support both safety-related and non-safety critical systems
Diagnose and resolve plant faults, abnormal events, and equipment degradation issues
Undertake plant walk-downs, inspections, and system health assessments
Identify issues early and support rapid resolution
Design & Technical Review
Specify, review, and approve EC&I designs, modifications, and upgrades
Ensure all changes comply with nuclear standards and best practice
Support engineering justification and technical documentation
Work within established design controls and change management processes
Maintenance & System Strategy
Support and review maintenance strategies (preventive, corrective, condition-based)
Contribute to condition monitoring and predictive maintenance activities
Work with maintenance teams on system optimization
Support continuous improvement in EC&I reliability
About You
Essential Experience
Minimum 5+ years EC&I or control systems engineering experience
MUST HAVE: Nuclear industry background - proven experience in nuclear plant operations, maintenance, or engineering support
Ideally EDF SQEP status or equivalent demonstrated competency in nuclear EC&I systems
Expert-level knowledge of:
Electrical systems and switchgear
Control systems and automation
Instrumentation and measurement systems
Safety-related systems and integrity
Nuclear design standards and best practice
Proven ability to:
Diagnose complex plant issues
Specify and review technical designs
Work effectively with plant operations and maintenance teams
Work independently on technical assessments
Support both safety-critical and operational systems
Professional qualifications such as CEng or IEng (Desirable)
Essential Personal Qualities
Highly motivated and reliable
Safety-focused approach to all work
Strong technical communication skills
Collaborative and team-oriented
Comfortable working on an active nuclear plant
Attention to detail in safety-critical environments
The Role in Practice
You'll be based on-site at Heysham, working five days a week as part of the plant support team. You'll spend time in the control room, plant areas, and engineering office - conducting assessments, reviewing designs, supporting maintenance activities, and resolving technical issues as they arise.
This is genuine plant-facing work where your technical judgment and problem-solving skills directly impact operations. You're not designing from an office - you're supporting the running plant keeping it operational safely and efficiently.
Why This Role
Critical Infrastructure Work: Heysham is a major UK power generation site. Your work supports safe, reliable operation of essential infrastructure.
Technical Depth: EC&I support on a nuclear plant requires genuine expertise. This is rigorous, safety-critical technical work.
On-Site Presence: If you prefer hands-on, plant-facing work over office-based design, this is the role for it
Salary description
£50.00 - £60.00 per hour