Lead EC&I

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Lead EC&I Engineer to oversee multi-discipline projects, acting as the technical authority in EC&I design. This role combines leadership, project management, and technical expertise across sectors like oil & gas and nuclear. The successful candidate will drive project success while mentoring junior engineers, contributing to both UK-based and international projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering or EPCM/EPC projects.
• Experience in energy, chemicals, or nuclear sectors.
• Technical authority with knowledge of EC&I standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and designers for EC&I projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Ensure quality standards and integration of EC&I with other disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

EC&I Design

Project Management

Education

BEng or MEng in EC&I Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AMTECH

Dialux

Microsoft Office

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As a Lead EC&I Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, multi-discipline projects. You'll be part of a forward-thinking engineering team, working on some of the UK's most exciting and complex projects.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Lead EC&I Engineer you'll lead a team of engineers and designers, taking full ownership of the Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design across a range of projects. These projects span the full lifecycle-from concept through to commissioning-and cover developments across sectors such as oil & gas, nuclear, energy, etc. You'll act as the technical authority for EC&I, supporting the Engineering Manager in achieving business goals. While most projects are UK-based, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to international work across Europe and beyond.

Your responsibilities will include managing budgets, schedules, and change control processes, ensuring seamless integration of EC&I with other disciplines such as mechanical, civil, structural, process, and automation. You'll be client-facing, leading design reviews, ensuring quality standards are met, and securing client approval for your team's work. Depending on project size, you may lead a single major project or oversee a portfolio.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced Lead EC&I Engineer who thrives in a multi-discipline environment. You'll have a strong background in engineering or EPCM/EPC projects, ideally within sectors like energy, chemicals, or nuclear. You've likely acted as a technical authority or line manager and bring a deep understanding of EC&I design, along with a working knowledge of related disciplines.

You'll hold a BEng or MEng in EC&I Engineering. TUV certification and familiarity with key standards (such as 7671, 7430, 61508, 61511, ATEX, DSEAR, LV, and HV) are highly desirable.

You're confident producing specifications, scopes of work, calculations, drawings, and schedules. You're also proficient in tools like AMTECH, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Dialux, and Microsoft Office.

Beyond technical skills, you're a natural leader-capable of motivating your team, managing change, and identifying growth opportunities. You enjoy mentoring junior engineers and take pride in developing the next generation of EC&I talent.

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