Senior EC&I Designer

-; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider is seeking a Design Engineer with over 10 years' experience, especially in hazardous area installations. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and possess strong communication skills to oversee project design packs and calculations. Additionally, familiarity with electrical installations according to BS7671 is essential. This role involves advising and training junior engineers while collaborating closely with site teams. A permanent, full-time position based in Ellesmere Port, UK, with competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years' experience.
• Must have experience on designs for hazardous area installations.
• Knowledge of electrical installations according to BS7671 (18th Edition).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of design packs with keen attention to detail.
• Carry out and review various calculations ensuring their accuracy.
• Check and approve other design engineers' work.
• Advise and train other design engineers on principles and guidelines.
• Work closely with site-based and commissioning engineers.
• Provide suggestions for process improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organised approach to project work

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Confidence in using new technologies

Education

Degree qualified or time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

The Role

• Dynamic and enthusiastic individual: must be able to turn their hand to multiple complex projects and quickly adapt to changing situations and scope.
• Strong communication skills: must be able to effectively convey complicated problems and solutions to the project team and the client, both orally and written.
• Attitude: must have a positive and can‑do attitude, will be working as part of a tight knit, growing and diverse team.
• Confident: must be confident in their ability to overcome a wide range of challenges, and keen to become confident using new and cutting‑edge technologies.
• Organised: must have an organised approach to project work, including strict revision control and documentation aptitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Design packs: oversee the development of clear and concise drawing and document packs and review existing packs with a keen eye for detail. Be able to confidently compile or offer guidance on functional design specifications, FAT and SAT documents for analytical and metering systems.
• Calculations: carry out and review cable calculations, I.S Loop Calculations (DSDs), AC and DC load schedules, lighting calculations and thermal capacity calculations, and ensure their accuracy.
• Check and Approve: check and approve other design engineer's work with a keen eye for detail to guide them on how to improve. Also liaise with external approvers and appraisers to incorporate comments.
• Advise: Use your garnered knowledge to train and advise the other EC&I design engineers on engineering principals and guidelines. Attend client meetings and be comfortable representing the company when face to face with clients.
• Bridge the gap: Work closely with the site‑based engineers and commissioning engineers to continuously improve our standards and help the design team to view their projects from multiple perspectives, including maintenance, shipping, and decommissioning.
• Process improvement: build a clear image of the existing processes and offer improvements and suggestions. Commissioning: Advise the commissioning team during pre‑FAT and FAT with any EC&I related issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have at least 10 years' experience - ideally degree qualified or time-served apprenticeship.
• Must have demonstrable experience working on designs for hazardous area installations and must have CompEX EX01-EX04 and/or EX12 modules.
• Knowledge and experience on gas analytical and metering systems is highly advantageous.
• Must have experience and knowledge of electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 (18th Edition).

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

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Bilfinger UK Limited

Engineering

Permanent

Professional

Bilfinger Engineering