EC&I Project Engineer - Contract - Outside IR35

EC&I Project Engineer – Eastern Scotland – COMAH Manufacturing Facility – Contract (Outside IR35) Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced EC&I Project Engineer to support a COMAH regulated manufacturing facility in Eastern Scotland on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, safety-critical operation delivering key capital and improvement projects. The role is offered on a contract basis and has been assessed as Outside IR35. The Role: As an EC&I Project Engineer, you will take the lead on the EC&I delivery of a multi-million-pound packaging line upgrade project. You will be responsible for managing the electrical scope of work from detailed design through to installation, integration, and commissioning. Requirements: To be successful in this role, you should have experience in the following areas: * EC&I project delivery within process or manufacturing environments * Preparation of technical specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documentation * Managing contractors and external vendors on site * Design review and installation oversight * Control systems (PLC/DCS) and instrumentation * Electrical distribution systems (LV / 415V is essential) * Commissioning and functional testing * HAZOP participation and Management of Change (MOC) processes * Working within COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR or other regulated environments What You’ll Bring: * Strong safety-first mindset with experience in hazardous areas * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously * Good stakeholder communication skills * Proactive and structured approach to problem solving * Commercial awareness and budget control experience * Hands-on engineering capability with project management competence Qualifications: Essential: * Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent experience) * LV / 415 V experience is essential * Proven experience within regulated manufacturing or process environments