EC&I Hardware Design Engineer - 12 month contract - Based in Warrington or Cumbria Our Client has a requirement for an EC&I Design Engineer, who will be required to work on a Contract basis in either Warrington or Cumbria SC clearance will be required, you must be sole British National and have lived/worked in the UK for the past 5 years to apply for this role. Hybrid: 3 Days in office, 2 Days from home Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Role Purpose: To produce with input and guidance from the engineering design team, engineering design work packages (specifications, drawings, analysis, verification or assessment of engineering)that satisfy the legal and functional requirements along with the associated performance conditions to the agreed time, cost and quality. The technical generation and review of engineering design drawings, mainly in relation to control system cubicles, enclosures, and interface panels. Ascertaining constraints and design impacts from site visits, collaboration with the engineering teams and stakeholders, and the oversight of manufacturing and assembly of such designs to a high-quality level. Provision of associated information such as Power Load and Heat Calculations, electrical instrumentation/interface drawings, I/O Schedules, Hardware Test Specifications, Inspection & Defect Reports, Purchase Order & Material Traceability, Lifetime Quality Records. Essential Experience/Qualifications: HNC or evidence of substantial experience with a high emphasis on EC&I engineering. Significant Experience in the use of AutoCAD. Must have significant demonstrable experience in EC&I Project Delivery. Experience of the design & delivery of Electrical Enclosures, Control System Panels, Motor Control Centres, etc. Competent in the application of CDM Regulations. Competent in the application of IET Wiring Regulations. Experience of space management, panel layouts, cable routing, cable management & cable calculations, and load & heat calculations. Have the ability to work as part of an Integrated Delivery Team, and individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels. Desirable Experience/Qualifications: Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA Control Systems. Experience delivering against BS 61508 &/or BS 13489 Experience in delivering in accordance with Sellafield Ltd Management System. member of a relevant professional institution – typically the IET. 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 an EC&I Design Engineer 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