EC&I Engineer

March; Daresbury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply health Cash plan

24/7 GP online service

Death in service insurance

Employee Assistance Program

March Academy

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

March is seeking an EC&I Engineer to join our team in Daresbury. You will deliver electrical and control system designs from concept to commissioning, supporting projects across regulated industries in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, site surveys, and system integration with PLCs, HMIs, and drives, while adhering to safety standards and company processes.

Qualifications

• HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in controls and automation.
• Experience across industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharma, Water, Chemical, or Process.
• Variable Speed Drives (specification, configuration, commissioning).
• Motor starters (DOL, Star/Delta, Soft Start).
• BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
• BS EN Machinery Safety Standards.
• Functional Safety (ISO EN 13849 / IEC 62061) – desirable.
• SSSTS – desirable.
• Strong technical problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical and control designs, maintaining consistency and best practice standards throughout.
• Review client documentation (P&IDs, URS, I/O lists, instrument schedules) to define system requirements.
• Conduct site surveys to assess and develop integration solutions.
• Specify and support the design of control panels, liaising closely with workshop teams.
• Work across a range of technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, and drives (both modern and legacy systems).
• Produce detailed technical documentation (I/O schedules, hardware specs, cable and termination schedules).
• Specify and cost electrical equipment and hardware.
• Review and approve electrical schematics to ensure compliance and functionality.
• Support FAT/PDI testing and validation against client requirements.
• Supervise site activities and coordinate subcontractors.
• Test and commission systems safely within live operational environments.
• Ensure compliance with company processes and the Integrated Management System.

Skills

Variable Speed Drives

Motor starters

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Drives

BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations

Job description

EC&I Engineer

Daresbury (Warrington)

We’re looking for a talented and motivated EC&I Engineer to join our growing team at MARCH. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects across regulated and process-driven industries, contributing to innovative engineering solutions while developing your technical expertise.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical and control system designs, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality electrical and control designs, maintaining consistency and best practice standards throughout
• Review client documentation (P&IDs, URS, I/O lists, instrument schedules) to define system requirements
• Conduct site surveys to assess and develop integration solutions
• Specify and support the design of control panels, liaising closely with workshop teams
• Work across a range of technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, and drives (both modern and legacy systems)
• Produce detailed technical documentation (I/O schedules, hardware specs, cable and termination schedules)
• Specify and cost electrical equipment and hardware
• Review and approve electrical schematics to ensure compliance and functionality
• Support FAT/PDI testing and validation against client requirements
• Supervise site activities and coordinate subcontractors
• Test and commission systems safely within live operational environments
• Ensure compliance with company processes and the Integrated Management System

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:

• HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in controls and automation
• Experience across industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharma, Water, Chemical, or Process
• Variable Speed Drives (specification, configuration, commissioning)
• Motor starters (DOL, Star/Delta, Soft Start)
• BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations
• BS EN (phone number removed) Machinery Safety Standards
• Functional Safety (ISO EN(phone number removed) / IEC 62061) – desirable
• SSSTS – desirable
• Strong technical problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

What we offer

• Simply health Cash plan plus online 24/7 GP Service.
• Death in service insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (Run by BUPA).
• March Academy (in house training and development opportunities).
• A competitive salary.
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees.
• Company pension scheme.
• Career development within a successful and growing business.

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know