Senior EC&I Engineer

Blackfield Associates; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfield Associates is seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer to design, develop and implement electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for process manufacturing facilities in the UK. You will work with project teams, clients, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project delivery.

The role requires strong EC&I expertise, project leadership skills, and experience in regulated manufacturing environments with cGMP awareness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' EC&I design experience in pharma or related process industries.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments with cGMP principles and functional safety standards BS EN 61508/61511.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I design activities from concept through FEED and detailed design to construction support.
• Develop and review process and utility P&ID drawings and control philosophies.
• Ensure compliance with Functional Safety standards BS EN 61508/61511 and ATEX requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders; mentor junior engineers.
• Support client relations, proposals, and business development activities.

Skills

EC&I design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Control/Instrumentation Engineering degree

Job description

The Role

As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for process manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with project teams, clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I design activities from concept, FEED, and detailed design through to construction support.
• Control philosophies
• Develop EC&I solutions that meet project, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and develop Process and Utility P&IDs.
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, and equipment data sheets.
• Support Functional Safety system development in line with BS EN 61508 and BS EN 61511.
• Undertake hazardous area assessments and develop ATEX-compliant designs.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate internal resources, external design partners, and specialist suppliers.
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to developing engineering capability.
• Support client relationships, proposals, and business development activities.

About You

We're looking for a motivated and technically capable engineer who can combine strong EC&I expertise with project leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• 5+ years' EC&I design experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, food manufacturing, or related process industries.
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience delivering EC&I solutions within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety principles and relevant standards (BS EN 61508 / BS EN 61511).
• Experience of ATEX hazardous area design and BS EN 60079 requirements.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Strong project coordination and technical leadership capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards.
• Membership of IET, InstMC, IChemE, or a similar professional body.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.