Senior EC&I Engineer

Our Client is seeking a contract-based Senior EC&I Engineer with expertise in Functional Safety to produce design studies and manufacturing designs for their projects.

• Production of EC&I design concepts, including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules, and layouts.
• Knowledge of control system hardware and software.
• Experience in Functional Safety adhering to BS EN 61508 & 61511 standards.
• Ensure designs conform to British and European standards and client requirements.
• Maintain an LTQR / Technical File as per NSG Quality Management Systems.
• Address operability, maintainability, and safety issues in designs.
• Meet project programme and budget requirements.
• Prepare design justification reports to mitigate identified technical risks.
• Create functional safety and controls design documentation, including FDS, SIDD, and Functional Safety Plans.
• Develop detailed manufacturing information such as drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Check in-house and subcontract drawing documentation.
• Produce EC&I technical specifications and commissioning documentation, including FAT and SAT.
• Manage subcontract supplier relationships and oversee commissioning activities.
• Interpret and create EC&I engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Author engineering reports, e.g., basis of design, substantiation, and calculation reports.

• Relevant Engineering Degree, HNC or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Membership of appropriate technical/professional body (desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent (training provided if required).
• Competent user of MS Office and proficient in producing technical reports and documents.
• Experience in risk assessment techniques and engineering substantiation (desirable).
• Resource management and planning skills (desirable).
• Knowledge of SIL rating and BS EN 61508 / 61511 (desirable).
• Effective presentation skills and the ability to communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, and contractors at all levels.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, & 18001 (desirable).