Senior EC&I Design Engineer

EC&I Partners Limited; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Senior EC&I Design Engineer to work on innovative and sustainable energy solutions. This role requires an electrical bias with EPLAN experience and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a team dedicated to shaping infrastructure for a greener future while enjoying benefits like a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank/public holidays

Employer pension contributions

Income protection scheme

Free eye testing

Access to vocational rehabilitation

Wedding vouchers

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in EC&I design, especially within ATEX/hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX, DSEAR, and Intrinsically Safe Circuit standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and share your technical expertise.

Skills

Electrical bias with EPLAN experience

Strong working knowledge of control systems

Detail-oriented and adaptable

Proven problem-solver

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical / Controls Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior EC&I Design Engineer

Job ID: 32375

Location: Ellesmere Port

Salary: Up to £65,000 (based on skills, training and competence)

Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible hours. Core hours 10:00am to 4:00pm

Contract / Permanent: Permanent

Site Based / Office / Remote: This EC&I Design Engineer role is predominantly office based in Stone and up to 2 days per week WFH

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits

• Up to £65K annual base salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank / public holidays
• Employer pension contributions
• Income protection scheme
• Free eye testing
• Access to vocational rehabilitation
• Wedding vouchers
• And more!

Job Overview

Are you a Senior EC&I Design Engineer with an electrical bias and EPLAN experience ready to help power the UK's net zero future?

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of innovation in the gas and energy sector. As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, you'll work on cutting-edge, safety-critical systems that drive sustainable energy solutions across the UK. This is your opportunity as a Senior EC&I Design Engineer to shape infrastructure, champion clean technologies, and grow with a business that's leading the transition to a greener future.

As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, you'll be the driving force behind complex projects-engaging directly with clients, leading innovative solutions, and acting as the vital link between customer vision and operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions
• Ensure compliance with ATEX, DSEAR, and Intrinsically Safe Circuit standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally on multidisciplinary projects with sustainability at the core
• Solve real-world problems related to instrumentation, PLCs, control panels, and hazardous areas
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimations, and project planning
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring innovation into every project
• Mentor junior engineers and share your technical expertise

Requirements

• Electrical bias with EPLAN experience
• HNC or higher in Electrical / Controls Engineering (or related discipline)
• 5+ years' experience in EC&I design—especially within ATEX / hazardous environments
• Strong working knowledge of control systems, schematics, and safety regulations
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and a proven problem-solver

Development and Career Progression

• Personalised development plans tailored to your growth
• Access to cross-disciplinary training across engineering and renewables
• Support for further education and certifications in sustainability technologies

Be part of the energy evolution—where your work doesn't just power systems, it powers progress.