Ec&I Engineer

SUEZ UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,704 - 58,199; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Bonus up to 10%

Pension 5% employer contribution

Call-out allowance

25 days leave + bank holidays

Sick pay

Job summary

SUEZ UK is recruiting for an EC&I Engineer to lead and develop the EC&I maintenance team at our Bristol site. You will own the DCS system, supervise technical staff, and drive fault diagnosis, plant improvements and safe operation across challenging processes.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a relevant apprenticeship and 7–10 years’ maintenance experience in heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and relevant apprenticeship.
• 7–10 years’ maintenance engineering experience in process or heavy industry.
• Extensive knowledge of DCS, SCADA and PLC platforms with certifications.
• Proven leadership of technical teams.
• Understanding EfW processes and safety/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the EC&I maintenance technician team – day‑to‑day management, performance reviews, training and skills development (particularly DCS/SCADA).
• Own the DCS system – maintenance, modifications, upgrades and integration of new equipment.
• Provide specialist technical support for complex fault diagnosis, plant improvement projects and optimisation initiatives, including boiler chemistry and safety‑critical systems (SIF/SIL).
• Plan and deliver EC&I shutdowns, manage specialist contractors and ensure robust service contracts.
• Participate in the 24‑hour call‑out rota (one week in four) and deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

DCS/SCADA knowledge

PLC platforms

Maintenance engineering

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

EC&I Engineer

Shape the future of sustainable energy – join a leading Energy from Waste facility in the UK.

Location: Bristol (Severnside Energy Recovery Centre)
Salary: £52,704 – £58,199
Benefits: Company car OR car allowance (up to £8,655.92 per annum), up to 10% annual bonus, company pension (5% employer contribution), call‑out allowance (£250 per week), 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, and additional benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the EC&I maintenance technician team – day‑to‑day management, performance reviews, training and skills development (particularly DCS/SCADA).
• Own the DCS system – maintenance, modifications, upgrades and integration of new equipment.
• Provide specialist technical support for complex fault diagnosis, plant improvement projects and optimisation initiatives, including boiler chemistry and safety‑critical systems (SIF/SIL).
• Plan and deliver EC&I shutdowns, manage specialist contractors and ensure robust service contracts.
• Participate in the 24‑hour call‑out rota (one week in four) and deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering plus completion of a relevant engineering apprenticeship.
• 7–10 years’ maintenance engineering experience in process, power generation, steam‑raising or heavy industrial environments.
• Extensive knowledge of DCS, SCADA and PLC platforms (evidenced by OEM or training provider certification).
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing or supervising technical teams.
• Understanding of EfW processes and a commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

If you are ready to take ownership, mentor others and make a tangible impact on the UK's journey to net zero, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a cleaner, more sustainable future together.