Remote EC&I Project Engineer - Lead Capital Projects

Energy Jobline CVL; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote UK-Based Working

Flexible Working Arrangements

Pension Scheme

Company Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Full Project Lifecycle Involvement

UK and International Travel

Job summary

ECI is seeking an experienced EC&I Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning. The role combines remote UK-based work with occasional travel to Derby office and customer sites, delivering major capital investments for manufacturing clients.

Ideal candidates have EC&I/Controls/Automation or Electrical Engineering backgrounds and can manage multiple projects while engaging stakeholders across the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience within EC&I, Controls, Automation or Electrical Engineering.
• 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 / internationally 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

Job description

ECI is seeking an experienced EC&I Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning. The role combines remote UK-based work with occasional travel to Derby office and customer sites, delivering major capital investments for manufacturing clients.

Ideal candidates have EC&I/Controls/Automation or Electrical Engineering backgrounds and can manage multiple projects while engaging stakeholders across the UK and internationally.