EC&I Engineering Manager
Manchester area | Full-Time | Hybrid
Are you an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy?
We're seeking an EC&I Engineering Manager to lead and develop our EC&I discipline while remaining hands-on in project delivery. This is a rare opportunity to shape a department, influence business growth, and work on high-value projects across the whisky distilling, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
The Opportunity:
This is a dual-role position combining:
* Technical authority
* Department leadership
* Commercial influence
* Client engagement
In the early phase, you'll spend approximately 80% of your time on fee-earning project work, transitioning toward a broader strategic focus as the department grows.
What You'll Be Doing:
Department Leadership
* Line manage a team of engineers, designers, and an apprentice
* Balance workloads, track milestones, and lead weekly team reviews
* Conduct one-to-ones and performance appraisals
* Drive recruitment, mentoring, and long-term capability building
* Define and monitor KPIs to ensure performance and quality
Technical & Project Delivery
* Act as EC&I discipline lead and design authority
* Oversee and approve Electrical, Instrumentation & Control deliverables
* Ensure compliance with UK & EU regulations
* Provide oversight on:
* Hazardous area design (ATEX / BS EN 60079)
* Functional safety (BS EN 61511)
* GMP project requirements
* Lead internal and client design reviews
* Support planning, cost estimation, and risk mitigation
Commercial & Client Engagement
* Contribute to proposal development and manhour estimates
* Attend client meetings and site visits
* Build long-term client relationships
* Identify growth opportunities within ongoing projects
* Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
* Strong background in EC&I within process industries
* Experience leading engineering teams
* Proven ability to act as technical lead/design authority
* Commercial awareness and proposal input experience
* Confident communicator with clients and stakeholders
Desirable:
* Functional Safety knowledge (BS EN 61508 / 61511)
* TUV certification (or similar)
* ATEX / BS EN 60079 experience
* CompEx qualification (or similar)
Why Join?
* Growing multidisciplinary consultancy with ~40 engineers and designers
* Around 30 active projects at any time
* Project design values up to £3 million in fees
* Collaborative leadership team and quarterly strategy reviews
* Clear pathway for progression and influence