Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Lead Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead EC&I Engineer for a permanent position in Warrington. This role involves managing EC&I engineering projects across various regulated sectors, ensuring design consistency, and acting as a technical authority. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Dental Cover

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Death in Service Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Benefit Portal Access

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy sectors.
• Deep knowledge of EC&I design standards.
• Proficiency in EC&I design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I engineering and design for projects.
• Manage project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Civil, and other disciplines.

Skills

EC&I engineering

Technical authority

Project management

Education

MEng / BEng in EC&I Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

AMTECH

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Dialux

MS Office

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Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Lead Engineer, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Belcan

Location: Warrington

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Job title: Lead EC&I Engineer

Location: Warrington -- Hybrid

Job type: Permanent

Our client, an engineering company, is seeking a Lead EC&I Engineer (Electrical Controls and Instrumentation) for a permanent position in Warrington. This role is within industries such as Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, or other highly regulated sectors.

Role

This role involves being the Lead EC&I Engineer for one or more projects, managing and completing the EC&I engineering and design, including change control and ensuring consistency across disciplines.

Responsibilities

As a Lead EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for the EC&I design within engineering, EPCM, or EPC projects, acting as the technical authority for the discipline.

Projects will mainly be in the UK, but you will also work on projects across Europe, covering the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning in both greenfield and brownfield settings.

You will lead projects and coordinate EC&I engineering and design with Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Process, and Automation disciplines. You will also review and approve engineering estimates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead EC&I Engineer in an engineering, EPCM, or EPC company within sectors like Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, or Petrochemicals.
• Deep knowledge of EC&I engineering and design, with a good understanding of other disciplines such as Automation, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and Process.
• Experience acting as a technical authority or line manager in an engineering organization.
• MEng / BEng in EC&I Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (preferred), TUV Certification.
• Strong understanding of standards such as 7671, 7430, 61508, 61511, ATEX, DSEAR, LV, and HV.
• Proficiency with EC&I design software including AMTECH, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Dialux, and MS Office.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Dental Cover, 5% Employer Pension Contribution, Death in Service Cover, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Benefit Portal Access, and Employee Assistance Program.

If you believe you have the right experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.