EC&I Engineering Lead or Manager
Location: Cheshire (North West)
Salary: 70 to 80k 

The Opportunity
We’re recruiting for an experienced EC&I Manager to join a leading chemical manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise with team management. You will oversee all site electrical, control, and instrumentation systems – ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while supporting new and ongoing projects.

This position offers the chance to take ownership of site EC&I standards, drive continuous improvement, and act as a technical lead in a high-hazard COMAH environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe execution of reactive and proactive maintenance across electrical and instrumentation systems.

• Act as the Responsible Person for HV and LV works on site.

• Manage and continuously improve EC&I standards, SCADA systems, SIL systems, and DSEAR compliance.

• Own instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and verification processes.

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to maximise operational efficiency.

• Contribute to new projects, ensuring EC&I compliance throughout design, installation, and commissioning stages.

• Liaise with contractors and suppliers, managing costs, resources, and timescales.

• Support COMAH compliance and contribute as a technical lead during audits and inspections.

• Lead health & safety initiatives, risk assessments, and contribute to site-wide safety improvements.

• Champion continuous improvement, ensuring KPIs and PPM schedules are met through the site CMMS.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) OR extensive relevant industry experience.

• Strong knowledge of EC&I systems within a chemical, process, or high-hazard manufacturing environment.

• Qualifications such as C&G 18th Edition, Electrical Installation, DSEAR/COMPEX essential.

• Additional knowledge of IEC 61508/61511, Siemens S7, or SCADA development would be advantageous.

• Experienced in HV/LV electrical systems and safe isolation procedures (LOTO).

• Strong leadership, project management, and contractor management skills.

• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities.

Why Apply?

• Key technical leadership role in a complex, high-hazard environment.

• Opportunity to own and shape EC&I standards and practices across site.

• Direct involvement in major improvement and capital projects.

• Career progression within a safety-first, forward-thinking manufacturing business.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm, with flexibility required around project deadlines and occasional travel to support wider operations.

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