Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Lead Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead EC&I Engineer for a permanent position in Warrington, UK. This role involves managing engineering projects primarily in Oil & Gas, Nuclear, and other regulated sectors. The successful candidate will lead project coordination and ensure technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

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

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Engineer in EC&I.
• Technical authority in an engineering organization.
• Strong understanding of standards: 7671, 61508, ATEX, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I engineering for projects in various sectors.
• Manage design and ensure change control across disciplines.
• Act as the technical authority within projects.

Skills

Deep knowledge of EC&I engineering and design

Understanding of Automation, Civil, Structural, Mechanical

Proficiency with EC&I design software

Education

MEng / BEng in EC&I Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

TUV Certification

Tools

AMTECH

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Microsoft Office

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Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Lead Engineer, Chester

Client: Belcan

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

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 highly regulated sectors.

Role

This position involves leading the EC&I engineering for one or more projects, managing and completing the design, ensuring change control, and maintaining consistency across disciplines.

Responsibilities

The Lead EC&I Engineer 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 may also include Europe, covering the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning, in greenfield and brownfield settings.

You will lead project coordination across EC&I, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Process, and Automation disciplines, and review engineering estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Engineer in EC&I within an engineering, EPCM, or EPC company, in 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 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 Microsoft Office.

What’s in it for you?

You will enjoy benefits such as 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, access to benefit portal, and Employee Assistance Programme.

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