Job Description

Do you have SC clearance 

Do you have nuclear experience 

Are you a Senior EC&I Design Engineer with 5 years minimum design experience? 

Job Title: Senior EC&I Engineer

Location: Reading/ Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week on-site at Reading, remainder remote from home. 

Rate: Flexible (Open to Ltd company contractors outside of IR35 due to being SME in company size) 

Contract Duration: 13 months + 

Rate: £65.00 - £72Ltd per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Security Clearance: Preferably DV cleared; SC accepted to start

Overview:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to support a high-profile nuclear project based in Reading. This role is ideally suited to engineers with strong EC&I design experience within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, or similar. Due to project sensitivities, candidates must hold at least SC clearance, with a preference for those who are DV cleared.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver EC&I engineering design packages to a high technical standard and in line with project timescales.

Prepare and review designs including:

Control panel design

Wiring schematics and details

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Motor integration and specifications

Cable calculations

Containment system design and layout

Ensure all EC&I designs meet required standards and comply with relevant industry regulations.

Engage with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions.

Provide technical input and problem-solving during the design, installation, and commissioning phases.

(Optional but beneficial) Apply knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61508 / 61511) where applicable. Key Requirements:

Proven experience as an EC&I Engineer within a highly regulated sector (nuclear, defence, energy, etc.).

Strong working knowledge of electrical design, control systems, and instrumentation.

Familiarity with control panel design, VSDs, and motor control.

Capable of producing detailed documentation including wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and calculation packs.

Competent in relevant software tools (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, Amtech, or equivalent).

Knowledge of electrical containment systems and cable routing standards.

Eligibility for SC clearance as a minimum; preference will be given to DV-cleared candidates.Additional Information:

Hybrid working model – minimum 2 days on site per week in Reading, with flexibility for remote working on other days (3).

Long-term contract (13 months) with potential for extension.

Opportunity to work on a prestigious and secure infrastructure project.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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