EC&I Engineer

Salary: up to 70,000
Location:
North West (site-based)

A major industrial manufacturing site is looking to appoint an experienced EC&I Engineer to support operations, capital projects, and long-term site reliability within a top-tier COMAH environment.

This is a senior, hands-on role with real influence over safety, standards, and engineering decisions on site.

You'll act as the EC&I technical authority on site, covering electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation. The role spans projects, maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the EC&I Subject Matter Expert across the site

• Leading and supporting EC&I projects from concept to commissioning

• Supporting maintenance teams with fault-finding, upgrades, and reliability improvements

• Owning EC&I standards including ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety

• Managing and maintaining SIS in line with IEC 61508 / 61511

• Supporting COMAH activities including audits, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and inspections

• Managing EC&I contractors and project budgets (up to 150k)

• Driving continuous improvement in safety, performance, and cost

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or similar)

• 5-10 years' EC&I experience in a high-hazard industrial environment

• Strong COMAH, ATEX, and DSEAR exposure

• Experience with PLC / DCS, field instrumentation, and functional safety systems

• Confident working with contractors and multidisciplinary site teams

• CEng status desirable or working towards

• Critical site role with real technical ownership

• Stable, long-term industrial environment

• Strong salary package up to 70k

• Opportunity to shape standards and influence site-wide decisions