This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Skillset and Experience:

The Senior EC&I Engineer defines and distributes the scope of work to ensure that the EC&I elements of a project is executed safely, on time and at appropriate levels of quality.  The Senior EC&I Engineer is responsible for the delivery of design and engineering to meet the requirements technical specification.

Working experience in two or more of the following EC&I areas is required:

• Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling)
• Process Instrumentation
• Functional Safety (to BS EN 61508/BS EN 61511)
• Machinery Safety (including BS EN 60204 and BS EN 13849)
• LV Distribution Systems (including experience in Trimble Pro-design)

In addition to the engineering experience above the following is also required:

• Working understanding of safety legislation and statutory regulations,
• Effective organisational and interpersonal skills,
• Good level of commercial awareness,
• Experience of leading design teams,
• Experience of managing sub-contracts.
• Understanding of design requirements to support safety cases,
• Previous experience of working within a highly regulated industry

Any required qualifications:

• Degree qualified in a relevant EC&I related subject. Candidates with lower level qualifications and considerable experience will also be considered.
• Able and motivated to work towards, or already have, Chartership with the IET. Support will be provided to work toward Chartership from NUVIA.

Security Clearance requirements (if applicable):

Eligibility for SC level security clearance is required – To be eligible for clearance you need to be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years with no breaks. Other Nationalities  may also be considered, but 5 + years living in the UK is essential.

Outline of initial work/role to be undertaken during the 12 week placement:

• Familiarisation with Team and project(s).
• To provide support to new and ongoing live projects.

Location(s):

Warrington, home/remote working and occasional visits to suppliers and clients’ premises. Locations are project dependent.

Working hours and pattern:

37.5 Hours week – hybrid (at sites above)