Senior EC&I Designer (Bilfinger nZero)

Bilfinger UK; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking an experienced EC&I design engineer to lead complex projects across hazardous area installations. You will produce clear design packs, perform critical calculations, and ensure compliance with applicable standards while liaising with clients.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in EC&I design, knowledge of BS7671, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in EC&I design engineering or similar.
• Experience with hazardous area installations is required or highly desirable.
• BS7671 (18th Edition) knowledge is essential.
• Experience with gas analysis and metering systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design packs: develop and review clear drawing packs; compile functional specs, FAT and SAT docs for analytical and metering systems.
• Calculations: perform and verify cable, I.S. loop, and load/lighting/thermal calculations.
• Check and approve others’ design work; liaise with external approvers to incorporate comments.
• Advise: mentor fellow EC&I designers and participate in client meetings.
• Bridge the gap: collaborate with site and commissioning engineers to improve standards.
• Process improvement: map existing processes and propose improvements; assist commissioning pre-FAT/FAT issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attitude (positive)

Organised

Confident

Dynamic and enthusiastic

Education

Degree 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 areas installations.
• CompEX EX01-EX04 and/or EX12 modules is desirable.
• 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).