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Senior EC&I Engineer

Location: Warrington

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + full benefits package

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join their engineering team, delivering complex electrical, control, instrumentation and automation (EC&I) projects across highly regulated environments. This senior role involves leading design, specification, installation, and commissioning of EC&I systems, supporting multi-discipline teams from project inception through to completion.

You will play a critical part in ensuring the integrity, safety, and compliance of EC&I installations across projects, from early design phases through to commissioning and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

EC&I Design & Technical Delivery

• Lead and deliver EC&I engineering studies, design and specification across FEED, detailed design, and construction phases.
• Produce and review technical deliverables including:
• Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans
• Control & instrumentation layouts
• Instrument datasheets, specifications, and vendor documentation
• Hazard and risk analyses relating to electrical and control systems
• Technical specification review and supply-chain documentation

Instrumentation, Control & Automation Systems

• Design and specify control, instrumentation and automation systems for plant operations.
• Support installation and commissioning phases, including loop checking, calibration, testing and verification of EC&I systems.
• Manage change control and ensure EC&I compliance across safety, legislation and quality standards.

Project & Contractor Management

• Coordinate multi-discipline teams, contractors, and suppliers to deliver EC&I scope.
• Review and approve vendor and contractor documentation, electrical and instrumentation installation work.
• Ensure EC&I activities meet regulatory, safety and quality standards at all project stages.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance (single, partner, or family)
• Non-contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising annually to a maximum of 30 days)

Ideal Candidate Profile

Candidates with a strong EC&I background are encouraged to apply. Preferred qualifications and experience:

Experience

• Proven experience as an EC&I Engineer, minimum 5 years preferred
• Experience in regulated, high-integrity industries (nuclear, energy, manufacturing, defence, etc.)
• Strong track record delivering EC&I design, specification, installation, and commissioning projects
• Familiarity with control systems, instrumentation, automation, and safety compliance
• Experience managing contractors, reviewing vendor documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or relevant discipline
• Professional affiliation (e.g. IET, or similar), ideally working towards chartership
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance if required by project scope

How to Apply

If you have the required EC&I engineering expertise and are ready to contribute to high-integrity, safety-critical projects, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates prepared to work on regulated-site projects with a commitment to compliance, safety and quality.

Pivt Group LTD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.