At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects in electrical controls and instrumentation for a top energy company.
- Company: Join a leading energy firm with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £75,000 plus medical insurance, bonuses, and a competitive pension.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for external training and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering with experience in managing complex projects.
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer to be based at its CCGT site in Kent or in North London. The Lead Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £75,000 + medical + bonus. If you're a degree qualified Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineer, with experience managing high-value and high-risk projects, ideally with a project management qualification, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role:
- Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of EC&I plant systems.
- Support the development and delivery of engineering business plans, managing operational and capital expenditure within your area of responsibility.
- Lead projects and planned outages from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
- Develop contract strategies, manage supplier performance, and support technical and commercial negotiations.
- Create and optimise maintenance strategies to improve EC&I asset reliability, compliance, and performance.
- Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, audits, benchmarking, and the implementation of best practice.
- Lead technical reviews and plant modifications relating to EC&I systems, ensuring robust engineering governance and effective change management.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and engineering standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
- Develop technical specifications and support tender evaluations, contract placement, and contractor management for EC&I equipment and services.
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners to maximise plant performance.
Professional qualifications:
- Degree-qualified in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Controls & Instrumentation), or HNC/HND with significant relevant industry experience.
- Strong experience in EC&I systems within power generation, CCGT, heavy industry, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive environments.
- Good understanding of EC&I equipment, asset management, and maintenance best practices.
- Proven experience managing projects, outages, or maintenance activities in complex industrial environments.
- Experience in contract management, supplier performance, and commercial risk management.
- APMP qualification or equivalent project management experience is desirable.
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification is desirable.
Personal skills:
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Confident communicator who builds effective working relationships across all levels.
Salary and benefits of the Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role:
- Starting salary of up to £75,000.
- Benefits package including private medical insurance, bonus and very competitive pension contributions.
- Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.
Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Strategy Lead Engineer in Kent employer: Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading energy company as an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Strategy Lead Engineer, where you will benefit from a competitive salary of up to £75,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and a generous pension scheme. Our work culture promotes continuous improvement and professional development, offering external training opportunities that empower you to excel in your role while contributing to the safe and reliable operation of critical power generation systems in a dynamic environment.
Contact Details:
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
