Electrical Engineer

Major Manufacturing; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for EC&I / C&I engineers with a strong background in electrical systems. You will lead projects, ensure compliance with safety standards, and provide technical guidance. Candidates must have 5-10 years in relevant engineering roles and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This role is open to relocation across the UK and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of EC&I engineering experience in industrial environments.
• Proven track record in executing and commissioning EC&I projects.
• Familiarity with COMAH regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site’s Subject Matter Expert for Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation.
• Lead or support EC&I projects ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with the HSE team to meet compliance standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of process control systems (PLC, DCS)

Instrumentation calibration

Understanding of electrical distribution systems

Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred

Tools

CMMS

CAD software

Job description

We have multiple clients across the UK currently looking for E&I / EC&I / C&I or Multi-Skilled Engineers that are Electrician Bias. You would need prior experience in an industrial setting.

Some of the key locations are :

Cambridge

Suffolk

Norwich

Manchester

However if you are open to relocation or actively looking for a similar role anywhere in the UK, do apply, we have a very big team with clients all over the country looking for strong EC&I professionals.

Below is an example of the type of positions we have available.

EC&I Technical Leadership

• Serve as the site’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation matters, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment.
• Develop and maintain site EC&I standards (including ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety, etc.) in alignment with industry best practices and legal requirements.

Project Management

• Lead or support EC&I projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Maintenance, HSE, etc.) and external contractors to define scopes of work, manage schedules, and track budgets.
• Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of new EC&I systems, ensuring compliance with COMAH and other regulatory requirements.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Provide technical guidance to maintenance teams on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets.
• Support day-to-day troubleshooting and fault-finding across a range of systems (e.g., PLCs, DCS, safety instrumented systems, field instrumentation).
• Drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement methodologies.

COMAH & Regulatory Compliance

• Collaborate closely with the HSE team to ensure EC&I operations and projects satisfy COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain and develop safety instrumented systems (SIS), ensuring proper documentation, proof testing, and compliance with IEC 61508 / 61511.
• Participate in COMAH-related activities, including audits, hazard studies (HAZOP / LOPA), safety reports, and regulator inspections.

Standards & Documentation

• Establish and maintain EC&I technical documentation (e.g., drawings, loop diagrams, schematics) and ensure compliance with site change control procedures.
• Implement standards for the management of safety-critical systems, ensuring appropriate performance levels (e.g., SIL determinations) are met.
• Support development of site procedures, work instructions, and best practices in line with company policies and legal obligations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and improve safety within EC&I disciplines.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, standards, and best practices; recommend upgrades and innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, and mentoring other engineering team members.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage EC&I contractors and vendors, including selection, contract negotiation, and oversight of quality control.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g., HSE, Environment Agency) and represent the site’s EC&I interests in audits or inspections.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Operations, R&D, QA, and other engineering functions to align priorities and deliver effective solutions.

Budget & Resource Management

• Support the Engineering Manager in developing and managing budgets related to EC&I projects and maintenance activities.
• Monitor spending against budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or performance.
• Proactively plan resource needs and schedule work to minimize downtime and disruption to production.

Key Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred or working towards it.

Experience

• 5–10 years of EC&I engineering experience within a high-hazard chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment.
• Proven track record in executing and commissioning EC&I projects, including cost control and contractor management.
• Familiarity with COMAH regulations and major hazard site requirements.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of process control systems (PLC, DCS), instrumentation calibration, loop checking, and functional safety (IEC 61508 / 61511).
• Understanding of electrical distribution systems (Low / High Voltage), BS7671 wiring regulations, and relevant directives.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and maintenance systems (e.g., CMMS / Agility).

Open to candidates willing to relocate within the UK

Visa Sponsorship unfortunately not possible to non-EU nationals