EC & I Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer to oversee all electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. This role requires a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in high-hazard environments. You will lead projects, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and champion continuous improvements, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Involvement in major projects

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in EC&I role in a high-hazard environment.
• Strong knowledge of functional safety and SIL verification.
• Chartered status (or working towards) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site SME for EC&I, ensuring compliance and reliability.
• Lead EC&I projects, from scoping to commissioning.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Electrical control systems knowledge

Instrumentation expertise

Risk assessments ability

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

Low Voltage/High Voltage systems

Job description

Manchester
Chemical Manufacturing - Top Tier COMAH site
£60000 to £70000 plus excellent benefits
Permanent Role

Are you a seasoned EC&I Engineer with experience in high-hazard environments? Ready to step into a key technical leadership role at a top-tier COMAH site? If you're driven by safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, this could be the role for you.

The Role

As the EC&I Engineer, you’ll be the go-to person for all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation matters across the site. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your focus will be on ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all EC&I systems, while supporting plant operations, projects, and maintenance.

This is a hands-on, highly visible position where you’ll be shaping EC&I standards, leading projects from concept to commissioning, and driving ongoing improvements in performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the site SME for EC&I – ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability.

Lead and support EC&I projects – from scoping through to commissioning.

Provide expert technical support to maintenance and operations teams.

Ensure compliance with COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, IEC 61508/61511 and other relevant regs.

Support hazard studies (HAZOP/LOPA), audits, and inspections.

Manage contractors and liaise with key stakeholders, including HSE and the Environment Agency.

Maintain site documentation, technical drawings, and safety-critical standards.

Champion continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers.

What We’re Looking For

Degree-qualified in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or related).

5–10 years' experience in a similar EC&I role, ideally in a high-hazard chemical or petrochemical setting.

Strong knowledge of process control systems (PLC, DCS), instrumentation, and LV/HV systems.

Familiarity with functional safety, SIL verification, and risk-based assessments.

Working knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, and IEC standards.

Chartered status (or working towards) is desirable.

What's on Offer

A key engineering role with real impact on plant safety and performance.

A collaborative team and a well-supported site environment.

Involvement in major projects and continuous improvement programmes.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Career development opportunities and professional support.

Interested?

If you're ready to bring your EC&I expertise to a well-established chemical manufacturing site, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.