EC&I Engineer

A great opportunity has arisen for an EC&I Engineer to join a leading manufacturing site with supportive / proactive management and great future plans.

Own the EC&I maintenance strategy across the site including proactive and reactive maintenance.

Lead LOTOTO and electrical isolations, acting as the Responsible Person for electrical works. (415V 3-phase, 110V & 240V electrical equipment)

Ensure legislative compliance including DSEAR, COMAH, BS EN 61508 / 61511 SIL systems.

Lead calibration, loop checking and verification across all instrumentation.

Oversee continuous improvement of site EC&I standards and maintenance practices.

Develop and maintain DCS systems in collaboration with Automation and IT teams.

Accept and verify EC&I design throughout all project phases-front end, detailed design, FAT / SAT, commissioning.

Ensure correct documentation and asset data is captured for the site's CMMS.

Act as EC&I technical lead on all new projects onsite.

Liaise with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, timely and cost-controlled delivery.

Provide regular progress reporting to senior management.

Participating in HAZOPs, design reviews, and contributing to safety case development.

Identify risks, delays or slippage and implement corrective actions.

Support UK HSE COMAH interventions / inspections acting as the EC&I SME.

Work daily with Maintenance, Operations, Technical and Project teams.

Maintain KPIs linked to safety-critical maintenance and CMMS performance.

Raise work orders and ensure accurate asset data for repeat-failure analysis.

Suggest monthly improvements in safety and performance as part of the site's continuous improvement culture.

• C&G 18th Edition
• C&G Electrical Installation
• DSEAR / COMPEX
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to lead contractors and internal teams effectively.
• Knowledge of UK legislation and safe systems of work (HSWA, CDM, DSEAR).
• Confident with risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and decision‑making capability.
• IEC 61508 / 61511 SIL knowledge
• DCS development experience
• Understanding of COMAH
• Familiarity with CMMS systems