Principal EC&I Engineer

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal EC&I Engineer with a background in nuclear or defence, to be engaged on a staff basis and located in Newcastle. Key responsibilities will be: Act as the Responsible Engineer on projects Lead project delivery teams across the project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to installation and commissioning Own and manage project budgets Built and manage client relationships and leverage those relationships to deliver continued opportunities and new business leads Work on systems integration, testing and validation of PLC, SCADA and simulator systems Demonstrate knowledge of the practical aspects of implementing engineering designs and understand the use of standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in an engineering environment Produce high-quality technical reports Simplify complex problems and build and maintain valuable relationshipsQualifications: MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in EC&I or another relevant discipline, chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body Previous team leadership, line management, technical lead or Responsible Engineer experience An awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures and components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries) An understanding of the relevant guidelines, standards and practices (e.g., IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226, ONR SAPs / TAGS) Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a C&I system; including speci?cation, design, assessment, veri?cation, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical I&C Systems Knowledge of high integrity hardware or software-based control systems for industrial equipment Motivated team member with the ability to work to deadlines and communicate project progress Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders Committed to Continuous Professional Development For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities