Principal EC&I Engineer

Company: Assystem
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Overview

As Engineering Manager for the EC&I domain, you will lead technical programmes for SMR projects, coordinating across disciplines to deliver safe, reliable solutions on time and within budget. You will apply EC&I design expertise to manage safety-critical programmes within a highly regulated industry. You will partner with cross-functional teams to plan, allocate resources, and monitor budgets and risks. This role places you at the forefront of nuclear and fusion innovation, shaping project delivery and technical strategy.

Pay / Benefits

  • Attractive social benefits
  • holiday bonuses
  • Ongoing training with career opportunities
  • 70% internal promotions
  • Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week
  • Employee Committee

Responsibilities

  • Develop EC&I technical programmes spanning the product lifecycle
  • Plan tasks with dependencies across domains
  • Foster integration across work areas for unified solutions
  • Manage programme scope and adjust plans as needed
  • Identify resource gaps and assist in resourcing strategies
  • Help establish and maintain EC&I programme budgets
  • Track work-pack budgets, forecast costs, and monitor variances
  • Manage programme risks and opportunities
  • Oversee contract staff allocation and optimization

Key requirements

  • Experience in EC&I design and management with expertise in two areas (e.g., Control Systems, Radiometrics, Functional Safety)
  • Industry knowledge of highly regulated environments, control systems, design phases, configuration management, and lifecycle stages
  • Proven leadership in guiding teams and handling complex projects; drive for continuous improvement
  • Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering; advanced degrees are a plus
  • leadership
  • collaboration
  • communication
  • EC&I design
  • Control systems
  • Radiometrics

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Posted: October 1st, 2026