Senior Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to support the integrity and technical delivery of the organisation by acting as a central point for all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design activities and related information. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and responsibility for concept and detailed design of EC&I systems, along with oversight of external suppliers and contractors.
Key Objectives
* Ensure consistent, high–quality engineering outputs for both clients and internal production teams.
* Support the successful delivery of major projects within agreed timelines and budgets, escalating risks where necessary.
* Contribute to departmental goals and broader organisational strategy.
Main Responsibilities
* Plan and manage engineering resources to meet project requirements, providing regular updates to project leadership.
* Develop both conceptual and detailed EC&I system designs across multiple projects.
* Review and approve engineering deliverables in line with internal quality processes.
* Ensure all technical documentation is complete, accurate, and properly recorded.
* Monitor materials and components to support uninterrupted production workflows.
* Provide regular progress updates to senior engineering leadership.
* Supervise and support team members, including performance management and workload planning.
* Assist in recruitment and onboarding of engineering staff and contractors.
* Support the resolution of non–conformance issues and raise concerns where appropriate.
* Provide technical support to manufacturing or installation teams as required.
* Deliver departmental objectives using available internal and external resources.
* Track and improve team performance in terms of delivery, quality, and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate records of project changes and associated impacts.
* Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders as required.
* Identify and communicate project risks, delays, or cost overruns, along with mitigation strategies.
* Conduct performance reviews and support ongoing development of team members.
* Promote effective collaboration within the team and across departments.
* Ensure alignment with organisational values and strategic direction.
Performance Standards
* Maintain compliance with relevant electrical engineering standards and regulations.
* Achieve high levels of on–time project delivery in line with business targets.
* Support continuous improvement in quality performance and reduction of non–conformances.
* Accurately capture and report project changes and associated engineering effort.
* Collaborate with project stakeholders to manage budgets and schedules effectively.
* Contribute to the successful achievement of departmental objectives.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Skills
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience.
* Professional registration (or working towards it) with an appropriate engineering institution is desirable.
* Eligibility to obtain security clearance may be advantageous depending on project requirements.
* Experience managing engineering teams or external contractors on complex projects.
* Proficiency in relevant engineering design software (e.g., CAD tools).
* Ability to independently design compliant EC&I systems.
* Experience producing technical drawings, reports, and specifications.
* Competence in engineering calculations using both manual and software–based methods.
* Familiarity with control systems or PLC programming is beneficial.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Flexible approach to work to meet project demands when required.
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