EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer / Lead (Progressing to Manager) Location: Cheshire (North West) Salary: £50,000.00 to £60,000.00 The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced EC&I Engineer ready to step into a leadership role, or an established lead looking to progress into management, to join a leading chemical manufacturing business. This role offers a clear pathway into an EC&I Manager position, combining hands-on technical responsibility with growing leadership and strategic input. You'll play a key role in supporting and developing site-wide electrical, control, and instrumentation systems within a high-hazard COMAH environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership while gradually taking ownership of EC&I standards, projects, and team coordination. Key Responsibilities Support and lead the safe execution of reactive and planned EC&I maintenance activities Act as (or develop into) the Responsible Person for HV/LV systems on site Assist in managing and improving EC&I standards, SCADA, SIL, and DSEAR compliance Oversee instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and system verification Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to drive plant performance Support delivery of CAPEX and improvement projects, ensuring EC&I compliance throughout Work with contractors and suppliers, supporting cost control and project delivery Contribute to COMAH compliance, audits, and inspections as a developing technical lead Support site health & safety initiatives, risk assessments, and continuous improvement Drive performance through effective use of CMMS, KPIs, and PPM systems About You Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or strong time-served background Proven experience in EC&I engineering within chemical, process, or high-hazard environments Working knowledge of DSEAR/COMPEX, 18th Edition, and industrial electrical systems Exposure to HV/LV systems, safe isolation (LOTO), and instrumentation systems Understanding of SIL (IEC 61508/61511), SCADA, or PLC systems (e.g. Siemens S7) advantageous Looking to step into or develop further within a leadership/management role Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills Why Apply? Clear progression path into an EC&I Manager role Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a COMAH-regulated environment Involvement in key capital and improvement projects Join a business that invests in technical development and continuous improvement Be part of a safety-first, forward-thinking manufacturing operation Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (flexibility required around projects and occasional travel) #INDENG