Senior EC&I Design Engineer

Job Title:  Senior EC&I Design Engineer

Job ID: 32375

Location: Ellesmere Port

Salary: Up to £70,000 (based on skills, training and competence) 

Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible hours. Core hours 10:00am to 4:00pm

Contract/Permanent: Permanent

Site Based/Office/Remote: This EC&I Design Engineer role is predominantly office based in Stone and up to 2 days per week WFH

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits:

• Up to £70k annual base salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank/public holidays
• Employer pension contributions
• Income protection scheme
• Free eye testing
• Access to vocational rehabilitation
• Wedding vouchers
• And more!
  
  

Job Overview:

Are you a Senior EC&I Design Engineer with an electrical bias and EPLAN experience ready to help power the UK's net zero future?

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of innovation in the gas and energy sector.  As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, you'll work on cutting-edge, safety-critical systems that drive sustainable energy solutions across the UK.  This is your opportunity as a Senior EC&I Design Engineer to shape infrastructure, champion clean technologies, and grow with a business that's leading the transition to a greener future.

As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, you'll be the driving force behind complex projects-engaging directly with clients, leading innovative solutions, and acting as the vital link between customer vision and operational delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions
• Ensure compliance with ATEX, DSEAR, and Intrinsically Safe Circuit standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally on multidisciplinary projects with sustainability at the core
• Solve real-world problems related to instrumentation, PLCs, control panels, and hazardous areas
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimations, and project planning
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring innovation into every project
• Mentor junior engineers and share your technical expertise

Requirements:

• Electrical bias with EPLAN experience
• HNC or higher in Electrical/Controls Engineering (or related discipline)
• 5+ years' experience in EC&I design-especially within ATEX/hazardous environments
• Strong working knowledge of control systems, schematics, and safety regulations
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and a proven problem-solver

Development and Career Progression:

• Personalised development plans tailored to your growth
• Access to cross-disciplinary training across engineering and renewables
• Support for further education and certifications in sustainability technologies

Be part of the energy evolution-where your work doesn't just power systems, it powers progress.

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