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:- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Strood employer: Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading energy company as an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Strategy Lead Engineer, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the safe and reliable operation of EC&I plant systems. With a competitive salary of up to £75,000, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a strong pension scheme, this role offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and safety. Located at a CCGT site in Kent or North London, you will have the chance to lead high-value projects while building effective relationships with stakeholders and driving innovation in the energy sector.
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