1. The salary for this role is £65k - £75k.
2. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Hartlepool.
About Our Client
Our client is a highly regulated, process-driven organisation operating complex electrical and instrumentation systems in a safety-critical environment. They are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational performance.
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
3. Lead the design, specification and review of electrical and instrumentation systems for new installations and modifications
4. Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support to engineering, maintenance and operations teams
5. Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g. BS7671, ATEX, DSEAR, IEC)
6. Act as the technical authority for E/I systems, maintaining system integrity and driving improvements
7. Manage third-party contractors, vendors and consultants across E/I project scopes
8. Lead and support safety studies including HAZOP, LOPA and SIL assessments
9. Develop and enhance maintenance strategies to support asset reliability and performance
10. Produce and review technical documentation including drawings, specifications and reports
11. Deliver capital projects from concept through to commissioning
12. Mentor and develop technicians, providing guidance and technical oversight
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate:
13. Degree-qualified in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent)
14. Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) desirable
15. Strong experience working with E/I systems in a process or industrial environment (e.g. chemicals, energy, manufacturing)
16. Deep understanding of UK electrical/instrumentation standards and legislation
17. Experience with functional safety and hazardous area design/selection (CompEx advantageous)
18. Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, automation and instrumentation networks
19. Proven experience across design, maintenance and project delivery
20. Confident working cross-functionally with operations, contractors and stakeholders
21. Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
22. Experience using relevant engineering tools/software (e.g. AutoCAD, ETAP, PLC/DCS platforms)
What's on Offer
What's on offer:
23. Salary of £65,000 to £75,000
24. Opportunity to act as a technical lead within a complex, safety-critical engineering environment
25. Involvement in high-value projects from concept through to delivery
26. Exposure to advanced control systems, functional safety and hazardous area engineering
27. A structured and compliance-led culture with strong engineering standards