Ec&i Hardware Designer in United Kingdom, North West

About the Role

We are seeking an EC&I Hardware Designer to support the delivery of complex control and automation systems within the nuclear sector.
This role focuses on the design and development of control system hardware, including enclosures, panels, and interface systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, contributing to high-quality, safety-critical projects from concept through to manufacture and installation.

Why This Role?

• Work on safety-critical, high-integrity projects
• Be involved in end-to-end hardware design, not just drawing updates
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across electrical, control, and mechanical disciplines
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office days and working hours
• Opportunity to build experience within a highly regulated engineering environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• • Design and develop electrical enclosures, control panels, and interface systems
• • Produce detailed AutoCAD drawings and design packages
• • Develop and manage:
  • o General Assemblies
  • o I/O schedules
  • o Cable calculations and routing
  • o Power load and heat calculations
• Support design reviews, site visits, and engineering assessments
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are delivered to a high standard
• Produce supporting documentation including:
  • o Test specifications
  • o Installation method statements
  • o Inspection reports
  • o Testing of manufactured equipment against drawings
  • o Quality records

Essential

• Strong experience using AutoCAD for electrical design
• EC&I hardware design experience within engineering projects
• Experience designing control panels, MCCs, or electrical enclosures
• Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations and CDM Regulations
• Understanding of cable routing, panel layouts, and system integration
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a project team

Desirable

• Experience with PLC / HMI / SCADA systems
• Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, defence, pharma)
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508)
• Knowledge of Sellafield standards

Qualifications

• Degree / HNC (or equivalent experience) in Electrical / EC&I Engineering

Additional Information

• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days per week in the office, depending on project needs)
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• UK travel required at key project stages (e.g. site visits and commissioning)
• Security clearance: BPSS required (SC eligible)

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 any Hardware 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.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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