EC&I Project Engineer Outside IR35

EC&I Project Engineer - Eastern Scotland - COMAH Manufacturing Facility - Contract (Outside IR35)

Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced EC&I Project Engineer to support a COMAH regulated manufacturing facility in Eastern Scotland on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, safety-critical operation delivering key capital and improvement projects. The role is offered on a contract basis and has been assessed as Outside IR35.

As an EC&I Project Engineer, you will take the lead on the EC&I delivery of a multi-million-pound packaging line upgrade project. You will be responsible for managing the electrical scope of work from detailed design through to installation, integration, and commissioning.

• EC&I project delivery within process or manufacturing environments
• Preparation of technical specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documentation
• Managing contractors and external vendors on site
• Design review and installation oversight
• Control systems (PLC/DCS) and instrumentation
• Electrical distribution systems (LV / 415V is essential)
• Commissioning and functional testing
• HAZOP participation and Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Working within COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR or other regulated environments

• Strong safety-first mindset with experience in hazardous areas
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Good stakeholder communication skills
• Proactive and structured approach to problem solving
• Commercial awareness and budget control experience
• Hands‑on engineering capability with project management competence

Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• LV / 415 V experience is essential
• Proven experience within regulated manufacturing or process environments