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EC&I Designer - 12 Month contract - Based in Warrington
Location: Hybrid 3 days per week in Warrington office, 2 days from home
Hourly Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience (Inside IR35)
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior EC&I Designer to join our team on a high-priority project based in Warrington on a contract basis. The role will involve providing expertise in EC&I design and engineering for the Clients Project. Occasional site visits will be required, ensuring the successful candidate can travel when necessary.
As a Senior EC&I Designer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality design packs, which include drawings, method statements, risk assessments, cable calculations, and other EC&I design documentation. You will also be expected to collaborate with various teams to ensure designs meet safety and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design Creation & Development: Produce comprehensive EC&I design packs (drawings, calculations, method statements, risk assessments).
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure designs adhere to relevant regulations, safety standards, and client specifications.
- Project Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure design and engineering requirements are met for the PFDO project.
- Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed EC&I documentation including technical drawings and design reports.
- Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and ensure the designs mitigate potential hazards and comply with safety protocols.
- Client Liaison: Engage with clients, particularly Sellafield, to ensure all design expectations and requirements are met effectively.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: Significant experience as an EC&I Designer/Engineer, with a proven track record in producing design packs, including all aspects of EC&I drawings, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Technical Expertise: Strong experience with AutoCAD and producing CE&I design drawings.
- Previous Sellafield Experience: Experience working on Sellafield or similar high-security, high-complexity projects is highly desirable.
- Electrical & Instrumentation Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of electrical and instrumentation engineering principles, particularly in designing and maintaining industrial control systems.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Site Experience: Willingness to undertake occasional site visits to ensure designs meet the project's on-the-ground requirements.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working within the nuclear sector
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or other design software used in EC&I.
- Previous experience producing full design documentation including calculations, risk assessments, and method statements.
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for EC&I Designer looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
