Job Title: Senior EC&I Engineer Location: Reading/ hybrid
Job Type: Long term contract - outside of scope of IR35 pending determination OR staff
Working Pattern: 9-Day Fortnight
Clearance Required: Minimum current SC Clearance is required to be considered for this role
Overview:
We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering design and commissioning projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on highly regulated, technically demanding projects within a supportive and skilled team environment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in EC&I design, controls, and functional safety, with the ability to deliver projects from initial concept through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
EC&I Design and Delivery
Develop EC&I design concepts, including SLDs, cable schedules, block cable diagrams, equipment layouts, and more
Prepare functional safety documentation (e.g. FDS, SIDD, Functional Safety Plans)
Produce technical specifications, design justification reports, and design substantiation documentation
Generate commissioning documents such as FAT and SAT
Ensure designs are compliant with relevant UK and European standards and meet client specifications
Contribute to the development of control system hardware/software and safety interlock systems
Witness and support commissioning activities on-site
Technical Competency
Interpret and produce engineering drawings using tools such as AutoCAD
Author a range of engineering documentation including basis of design reports, calculation reports, and risk assessments
Understand technical requirements of projects and collaborate with specialists as needed
Ensure that all solutions address operability, maintainability, and safety
Commercial Awareness & Bid Support
Provide technical support for tenders, proposals, and client enquiries
Identify scope changes and support estimation of costs and contract variations
Promote company capability and reputation through external engagement where appropriate
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential:
Degree or HNC in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (or demonstrable equivalent experience)
Experience in the design of electrical systems, control panels, and low-voltage systems
Broad-based engineering background with hands-on involvement in both design and delivery
Proven experience with control systems and functional safety (BS EN 61508 / 61511)
Ability to work with technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
Experience in managing or overseeing commissioning activities
Desirable:
Membership of a relevant professional body
Knowledge of CE marking and machine safety directives
Familiarity with HAZOP / HAZID processes
Experience using AutoCAD or similar tools
Personal Attributes:
Flexible, detail-oriented, and technically curious
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery lifecycle
What’s on Offer:
~ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
~9-day fortnight for improved work-life balance
~ Hybrid working opportunities (2 days per week on site)
~ Involvement in technically challenging, high-impact projects