EC&I Engineering Manager 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). INDENG