Principal EC&I Engineer

Job details

General information

Affiliated entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation.

NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.  

Publication date

7/18/2025

Job details

Job category

ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS - Design Studies and Technical Services Engineer

Job title

Principal EC&I Engineer

Contract type

Permanent

Telework?

Hybrid (telework possible)

Description of the assignment

Principal EC&I Engineer


Warrington, Cheshire/ Abingdon, Oxfordshire/ Glasgow


Permanent


 


Main Purpose of Job:


Definition and distribution of the scope of work to ensure that all work is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality.  Delivery of all design and engineering to meet the requirements of Design Reviews and HAZOPs within Project procedures.  Supervision of less experienced engineering employees, engineering resource management and interviews.


 


Position in Organisation:


·           Reporting to Principal Engineers with ultimate line management responsibilities being with the Chief Engineer within your discipline


·           Normally supervises a design or project team of up to 5 engineering staff, although the team may be supplemented by staff from elsewhere.


·           Responsible for the allocation of work and managing quality, progress and cost of the work carried out within the project


·           Responsible for managing project subcontracts


·           Regularly interacts with clients and managers of other engineering disciplines


·           Responsible for communications within project team

Profile

Key Accountabilities:


·             Design, Specification, Procurement, Supply/Manufacture Liaison, Installation, Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Operator Training in Nuclear Engineering Projects


·             Checking and approval of project deliverables


·             Liaison with other disciplines


·             Technical Consultancy


·             Project Management including quality, progress and cost control including documentation


·             Sales Support and Customer care


·             Manage Contractors and Sub Contractors, Staff Development


·             Manage safety by developing and reinforcing the safety culture, compliance with safety regulations (eg. CDM and CE marking), and the application of safety systems


·             Compliance with statutory regulations

Why us?

Experience and attributes required for the role:


Essential:



  • Degree qualified in a relevant technical / engineering discipline or demonstrable experience

  • A full UK driver’s licence

  • Working towards Chartered Engineer status

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Nuclear industry

  • Understanding of design requirements to support nuclear safety cases

  • Experience of managing sub-contracts

  • Knowledge of safety regulations including CDM

  • Experience of checking design documentation including drawings and supporting calculations

  • Experience and/or ability of leading a technical team within a professional project delivery environment

  • Organisation & Collaborations skills

  • Demonstrable expertise in working to tight deadlines


Desirable:



  • Chartered Engineer and candidates nearing chartership are preferred. Membership to appropriate institutions is preferred e.g. IET

  • EC&I design integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA) would be advantageous.

  • Experience of Design Substantiation to support safety cases including assessment of new and existing systems.

  • Additional experience obtained within the Defence sector would be advantageous.


Subsidiary of VINCI Construction, and division of the world-leading VINCI Group, NUVIA is an international company that operates world-wide on highly regulated and sensitive industrial sites, and has done for decades. We have been involved in all the major nuclear projects in the world thanks to our solid and historical expertise.

Applicant criteria

Minimum education required

Bachelor's degree

Job location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England, South East

YES=Do not include address NO=Include the address

Yes

Address

Abingdon OX14, UK