EC&I Project Manager/Site Manager - Contract, possible temp-perm
Are you an experienced EC&I Project Manager/Site Manager ready to lead complex, high-value projects in highly regulated environments?
We are seeking a proven leader to deliver Electrical, Control & Instrumentation projects across high-hazard industries including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Petrochemical, Utilities, Food & Beverage and COMAH-regulated sites.
This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover - ensuring safe, compliant, on-time and on-budget delivery.
The Role
As EC&I Project Manager, you will:
* Lead full project lifecycle delivery (Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning)
* Manage brownfield & live plant environments with minimal disruption
* Develop and manage Project Execution Plans (PEP)
* Oversee budgets ranging from £500k to £50m+
* Drive safety excellence aligned with COMAH & CDM regulations
* Manage NEC/FIDIC contracts, change control & commercial risk
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Electrical, ICA, Process & Mechanical
Technical Scope
Electrical Systems
HV/LV distribution, switchgear & MCC upgrades, UPS systems, power studies
Control Systems
DCS, PLC & SCADA platforms, IEC 62443 cybersecurity compliance, legacy integrations
Instrumentation & Functional Safety
SIS lifecycle management, IEC 61508 / 61511 compliance, ATEX/DSEAR environments
Regulatory Environment
Projects may fall under:
* HSE / COMAH
* ONR (Nuclear)
* ATEX / DSEAR
* IEC & BS standards
* Functional Safety (SIL, LOPA, HAZOP, HAZID)
What We’re Looking For
* Degree in Electrical / Control / Instrumentation Engineering
* 8–15+ years’ experience in EC&I project delivery
* Strong background in COMAH & high-hazard industries
* Proven delivery of multi-million-pound CAPEX projects
* CEng (or working toward)
* PRINCE2 / PMP / APM desirable
* Functional Safety certification (TÜV preferred)
* SMSTS / NEBOSH / IOSH
Success Looks Like
* On-time, on-budget delivery
* Zero LTI
* Strong client satisfaction
* Full regulatory compliance
* High-quality audit outcomes
If you’re a commercially astute, safety-driven EC&I professional looking to lead complex engineering programmes in regulated environments, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion