Job Title: Senior EC&I Design Engineer
Job ID: 32375
Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: Up to £65,000 (based on skills, training and competence)
Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible hours. Core hours 10:00am to 4:00pm
Contract/Permanent: Permanent
Site Based/Office/Remote: This EC&I Design Engineer role is predominantly office based in Stone and up to 2 days per week WFH
Start Date: ASAP
Benefits:
* Up to £65K annual base salary
* 25 days annual leave + bank/public holidays
* Employer pension contributions
* Income protection scheme
* Free eye testing
* Access to vocational rehabilitation
* Wedding vouchers
* And more!
Job Overview:
Are you a Senior EC&I Design Engineer with an electrical bias and EPLAN experience ready to help power the UK's net zero future?
Join a pioneering team at the forefront of innovation in the gas and energy sector. As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, you'll work on cutting-edge, safety-critical systems that drive sustainable energy solutions across the UK. This is your opportunity as a Senior EC&I Design Engineer to shape infrastructure, champion clean technologies, and grow with a business that's leading the transition to a greener future.
As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, you'll be the driving force behind complex projects-engaging directly with clients, leading innovative solutions, and acting as the vital link between customer vision and operational delivery.
Responsibilities:
* Design and deliver complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions
* Ensure compliance with ATEX, DSEAR, and Intrinsically Safe Circuit standards
* Collaborate cross-functionally on multidisciplinary projects with sustainability at the core
* Solve real-world problems related to instrumentation, PLCs, control panels, and hazardous areas
* Contribute to proposals, cost estimations, and project planning
* Stay ahead of emerging technologies and bring innovation into every project
* Mentor junior engineers and share your technical expertise
Requirements:
* Electrical bias with EPLAN experience
* HNC or higher in Electrical/Controls Engineering (or related discipline)
* 5+ years' experience in EC&I design-especially within ATEX/hazardous environments
* Strong working knowledge of control systems, schematics, and safety regulations
* Detail-oriented, adaptable, and a proven problem-solver
Development and Career Progression:
* Personalised development plans tailored to your growth
* Access to cross-disciplinary training across engineering and renewables
* Support for further education and certifications in sustainability technologies
Be part of the energy evolution-where your work doesn't just power systems, it powers progress.
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