EC&I Engineer in Manchester

EC&I Engineer – COMAH / Chemical Plant – Manchester – £65,000 – £70,000

About the Company

Our client is a global chemical manufacturer in the Manchester area who is looking to add an EC&I Engineer to their Engineering team. This is a hands-on and varied role that combines engineering design, maintenance, safety management, and project delivery, with opportunities to contribute to plant-wide improvement initiatives.

EC&I Engineer – The Details

• Salary to £70,000
• Chartership support and fees paid
• Provide medical
• Significant company pension contribution
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (with some flexibility in working hours)
• Work Location: Greater Manchester
• A degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or related field).
• 5-10 years’ experience in EC&I engineering within high-hazard chemical, petrochemical, or similar heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS systems, instrumentation calibration, loop checking, and functional safety
• Working knowledge of ATEX, DSEAR, COMAH, SIL and hazard studies (HAZOP, LOPA)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it (preferred). Conduct detailed engineering design of mechanical systems and components.
• Lead and develop EC&I standards (ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety) in line with legal and industry requirements
• Manage and deliver projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvements
• Ensure regulatory compliance with COMAH, IEC 61508/61511, and other safety-critical standards
• Act as the go-to authority for control systems (PLC, DCS, SIS, instrumentation) across the site.
• Mentor colleagues, manage contractors, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient outcomes
• Support the Engineering Manager with budget planning and cost control (projects up to £150k)

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