EC&I Project Engineer — Remote UK

Progressive; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Remote UK-Based Working

Company Benefits Package

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an EC&I Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning in a highly automated manufacturing environment across the UK. The role combines site engagement with remote working, supporting major projects for food & beverage clients.

You will manage EC&I, controls, and instrumentation, coordinate contractors, ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while travelling to client sites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience within EC&I, Controls, Automation or Electrical Engineering.
• A background delivering projects within manufacturing or process industries.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, instrumentation or process automation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Practical and solutions-focused engineering approach.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK / interntionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Managing EC&I aspects of capital engineering projects
• Developing User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Producing and reviewing Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Coordinating electrical, controls and instrumentation activities
• Supporting automation and process control system implementation
• Managing engineering contractors and equipment suppliers
• Client stakeholder engagement and technical leadership
• Site surveys and technical assessments
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Installation, commissioning and project handover activities
• Technical documentation, reporting and project governance
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

Skills

EC&I Engineering

Controls Engineering

Automation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Project Engineering

Process Engineering

Industrial Automation

PLC

SCADA

Control Systems

Manufacturing

FMCG

Commissioning

Siemens

Rockwell Automation

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Progressive is seeking an EC&I Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning in a highly automated manufacturing environment across the UK. The role combines site engagement with remote working, supporting major projects for food & beverage clients.

You will manage EC&I, controls, and instrumentation, coordinate contractors, ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while travelling to client sites as required.