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)

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