EC&I Engineer in Manchester

EC&I Engineer

Salary: up to £70,000
Location: North West (site-based)

A major industrial manufacturing site is looking to appoint an experienced EC&I Engineer to support operations, capital projects, and long-term site reliability within a top-tier COMAH environment.

This is a senior, hands-on role with real influence over safety, standards, and engineering decisions on site.

The Role

You\’ll act as the EC&I technical authority on site, covering electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation. The role spans projects, maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the EC&I Subject Matter Expert across the site
• Leading and supporting EC&I projects from concept to commissioning
• Supporting maintenance teams with fault-finding, upgrades, and reliability improvements
• Owning EC&I standards including ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety
• Managing and maintaining SIS in line with IEC 61508 / 61511
• Supporting COMAH activities including audits, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and inspections
• Managing EC&I contractors and project budgets (up to £150k)
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, performance, and cost

What We\’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or similar)
• 5-10 years\’ EC&I experience in a high-hazard industrial environment
• Strong COMAH, ATEX, and DSEAR exposure
• Experience with PLC / DCS, field instrumentation, and functional safety systems
• Confident working with contractors and multidisciplinary site teams
• CEng status desirable or working towards

Why Apply

• Critical site role with real technical ownership
• Stable, long-term industrial environment
• Strong salary package up to £70k
• Opportunity to shape standards and influence site-wide decisions