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Principal EC&I Engineer (Client Side)

22/04/2026

Principal EC&I Engineer
Reference: 2593
Location: Birchwood Park, Warrington      
Arrangement: Permanent or Contract
Work arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable. 

Project Description:

  • Thorp Receipt & Storage (TR&S) Cooling System Replacement Project requires a Lead Engineer to provide Leadership and technical support to several packages of work, including stakeholder and sub-contract management, ensuring efficient delivery and performance against expected costs and schedules.
  • The TR&S Control System Replacement Project will provide a suitable and sufficient pond cooling system to maintain the fuel and civil structure within safety case limits taking into account the legionella requirements and resilience expectations.

Role Description:

  • Produce estimates for all applicable stages of the Sellafield Gated Process.
  • Leading design delivery with small internal teams and managing the same with respect to external contracts.
  • Checking design drawings and documentation at all applicable stages of the Sellafield Gated Process, in accordance with the SL Checking and Approvals Process.
  • Performing plant configuration walkdowns to confirm and accurately record the plant baseline, in support of onward design and assurance.
  • Determining Engineering Requirements and provide underpinning for the Validation and Verification.
  • Professionally representing the project team within the supply chain, including attendance at factory or customer acceptance tests, as delegated by the Responsible Engineer.
  • Engaging other disciplines and stakeholders at key lifecycle points, including an awareness of basic project management fundamentals.
  • Providing clear, confident presentation of relevant deliverables to all stakeholders attending Single and Multidiscipline design reviews, as required by the integrated assurance plan.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

  • Recent experience of leading design delivery through various project stages.
  • Demonstrable understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment in which Sellafield operates, including those covering safety, design, and operation of plant; including Nuclear Installations Act, Site Licence Conditions, HASAWA, EWR, CDM, LOLER, PED, IRR.
  • Experience of delivering CE&I design package - Translating user requirements and technical specification into fully engineered, safe and legal design solution.
  • Qualification shall be in a related engineering discipline (Electrical & Electronic / Controls & Instruments).

Why us?

Employee Staff Benefits:

  • 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Scheme*
  • Employee Share Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
  • 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
  • Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
  • In partnership with trade unions
  • Personal Development & Further Education Support
  • Long Service & Recognition Awards
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme 
    *After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.

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.

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