Location: Morecambe.
Job Type: Full-Time, Plant based
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long-Term / Ongoing Assignment
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join a major nuclear power generation site near Morecambe. This is a plant-based role requiring a proactive engineer who can provide technical support, maintain system reliability, and ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting electrical, control, and instrumentation systems across the station, contributing to safe and efficient plant operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide engineering support for electrical, control, and instrumentation systems, including both safety-related and non-safety systems.
* Investigate, diagnose, and resolve plant faults, abnormal events, and equipment degradation issues.
* Specify, review, and approve EC&I designs, modifications, and upgrade projects.
* Ensure all engineering activities comply with nuclear standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
* Support the development and review of maintenance strategies, including preventative, corrective, and condition-based maintenance.
* Conduct plant walkdowns, inspections, and system health assessments.
* Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and project teams to enhance plant performance and reliability.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Electrical and instrument engineering)
* Strong background in both design and maintenance of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering.
* Experience providing engineering support within a highly regulated industrial environment.
* Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and technical review skills.
* Strong understanding of engineering standards, maintenance strategies, and plant systems.
Desirable
* Previous experience within the nuclear industry.
* Familiarity with Nuclear Energy processes and standards.
* SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) status or ability to demonstrate equivalent competence.
Working Arrangements
* Full-time position.
* 5 days per week on-site.
* Plant-facing role with direct operational support responsibilities.
* Start as soon as possible.
* Very long term with no fixed end date.
* Inside IR35 so PAYE
Recruitment Process
Candidates selected for the role will be required to attend a formal interview with the operator prior to appointment.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced EC&I Engineer looking for a challenging role within the nuclear sector and have the technical expertise to support critical plant systems, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV
Salary description
£42.00 - £45.00 per hour