Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Lead Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Lead Electrical Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer for a permanent position in Warrington, UK. The role involves managing complexities of EC&I design, working on various projects within regulated sectors such as Oil & Gas and Nuclear. Candidates should possess substantial experience and relevant qualifications, with a strong background in EC&I and project management. Attractive benefits include a car allowance, annual leave, and private medical insurance.

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

Benefit Portal access

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead EC&I Engineer within Oil & Gas, Nuclear, or Utilities sectors.
• Deep knowledge of EC&I engineering and design.
• Proficiency with EC&I design tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Act as technical authority for the discipline.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

EC&I engineering and design

Project management

Technical authority

Education

MEng / BEng in EC&I Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

TUV Certification

Tools

AMTECH

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Lead Engineer - Manchester

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

8

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 other highly regulated sectors.

Role

You will be the Lead EC&I Engineer for one or more projects, responsible for managing and completing the EC&I engineering and design, including change control and ensuring consistency across disciplines.

Responsibilities

You 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 extend across Europe, covering the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning, in both greenfield and brownfield applications.

You will lead projects and coordinate EC&I engineering and design with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Process, and Automation. You will also review and approve engineering estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead EC&I Engineer in an engineering, EPCM, or EPC company within 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 (Automation, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and Process).
• Experience acting as a technical authority or line manager.
• 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 tools like AMTECH, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Dialux, and Microsoft Office.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include 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, Benefit Portal access, and Employee Assistance Programme.

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