EC&I Engineering Manager
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Location:
Cheshire (North West)
Salary:
£70,000 – £80,000
KPI Recruiting Ltd are seeking an experienced
EC&I Engineering Manager
to join a leading chemical manufacturing business based in Cheshire. This is a
hands-on leadership role
where you'll combine strong technical knowledge with people management to oversee all
Electrical, Control & Instrumentation
systems on site.
As the
EC&I Engineering Manager, you'll ensure that operations are safe, compliant, and efficient while supporting both ongoing maintenance and new capital projects in a
COMAH-regulated environment. This position offers the chance to
take ownership of EC&I standards, drive continuous improvement, and be a key technical lead within a high-hazard site.
Key Responsibilities
Lead safe execution of
reactive and proactive maintenance
across all electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
Act as the
Responsible Person
for
HV and LV
electrical works on site.
Manage and continuously improve
EC&I standards, including
SCADA systems ,
SIL compliance, and
DSEAR
requirements.
Oversee
instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and verification.
Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to optimise plant performance and reliability.
Support new projects, ensuring
EC&I compliance
throughout design, installation, and commissioning.
Manage contractors and suppliers, maintaining control over cost, quality, and timescales.
Represent the site EC&I function during
COMAH
audits, inspections, and technical reviews.
Drive health & safety initiatives, conduct risk assessments, and promote safe working practices.
Champion
continuous improvement, ensuring PPM schedules and KPIs are achieved via the site
CMMS .
About You
Degree qualified in
Electrical Engineering
or equivalent experience in
EC&I disciplines .
Proven experience as an
EC&I Engineering Manager
or Senior EC&I Engineer within a chemical, process, or high-hazard manufacturing environment.
Qualified to
C&G 18th Edition ,
DSEAR/COMPEX, or equivalent industry standards.
Knowledge of
IEC 61508/61511 ,
Siemens S7, and
SCADA development
desirable.
Strong understanding of
HV/LV electrical systems, isolation, and
LOTO
procedures.
Excellent leadership, communication, and contractor management skills.
Organised, analytical, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Why Join as EC&I Engineering Manager?
Key technical leadership role in a
complex, high-hazard manufacturing site .
Opportunity to
own and shape EC&I standards
across the facility.
Involvement in
major improvement and capital projects .
Career progression within a
safety-first, innovative organisation .
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (flexibility required for project demands and occasional travel).
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