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Location:Reading/Aldermaston - 2/3 days working onsite

Start:ASAP - Subject to clearance transfer

Duration:12 Months

Hours:9 day working pattern

Clearance:The ideal candidate will have DV clearance. The client is open to reviewing candidates with SC, however there is a strong preference for DV clearance.

The role:Deliver electrical, control, and instrumentation designs for the Facility Design Authority (FDA) to ensure utilities, infrastructure, engineering processes, equipment, and facilities comply with relevant legislation, standards, and engineering design requirements across the facility lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

  • Produce high-quality electrical, control, and instrumentation designs that meet defined requirements across the entire engineering lifecycle.
  • Maintain design intent throughout the lifecycle by collaborating with other disciplines to ensure alignment with overall project objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with Company Assurance policies, including Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q), as well as statutory regulations.
  • Apply standards appropriately and adopt engineering best practices to deliver effective solutions.
  • Escalate any areas of concern to the designated Principal Engineer.

Qualifications:

  • ONC / OND or equivalent in electrical engineering or other related discipline.
  • HNC / HND or equivalent in electrical engineering or other related discipline.

Skills:

  • Working knowledge of legislation and standards applicable to electrical engineering.
  • Competent in standard office software, and engineering tools and applications.
  • Knowledge of legislation and standards associated with nuclear and / or high hazard facilities.

Experience:

  • Producing control and instrumentation designs as part of a multi-discipline design team.
  • Experience of working in a highly regulated environment (preferably nuclear and / or explosives).

To apply, please either do so direct or send your CV to

Seniority level:Mid-Senior level

Employment type:Contract

Job function:Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Industries:Defense and Space Manufacturing, Services for Renewable Energy, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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