EC&I Responsible Engineer

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements. 

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

EC&I Responsible Engineer

Warrington

Staff or Contract (Inside IR35)

⚡ EC&I Responsible Engineer (RE)

The RE is fully accountable for all electrical, control & instrumentation (EC&I) engineering within their area, ensuring work is safe ✅, compliant , and fit for purpose across the full lifecycle.

They provide technical leadership ‍♂️ , set standards, oversee assurance, and retain responsibility for all engineering decisions (including delegated ones).

Essential Experience

• Proven EC&I delivery in regulated, safety-critical environments ⚠️
• Strong track record of technical accountability & decision-making
• Experience with:
  • PES, Cyber, Instrumentation & Electrical Distribution ⚡
  • UK compliance (UKCA, LV, EMC, Machinery)
  • Plant room design & engineering governance ️
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams and resolving complex risks
• Working with projects, safety, regulators & assurance bodies
• Promoting safety, quality & compliance culture ️

⭐ Desirable

• Experience as an RE (or equivalent) in nuclear/high-hazard environments ☢️
• Full lifecycle delivery: concept → commissioning → handover
• Knowledge of SEMS & gated engineering processes

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering ⚡
• Extensive EC&I experience suited to a Responsible Engineer role ‍♂️
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to meet security clearance & site access requirements
• SQEP compliant with SR0696 & ED21 standards

⭐ Desirable

Qualifications

• Fellowship / senior membership of a professional engineering body
• Training in nuclear safety ☢️, functional safety ️, or systems engineering
• Postgraduate qualification in engineering or management

Additional Information

Whilst we encourage applications from all nationalities, Assystem within the UK are subject to security and export control restrictions due to the nature of work to be undertaken.  

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