Senior EC&I Engineer
Location: Bolton
Salary: DEO £60,000.00 +
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent or Contract
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support a key client in Bolton, specialising in the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated door and access systems.
This is a technically focused role acting as a central point for Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) activities. You will work on a diverse range of systems—from pedestrian automatic doors to large industrial and safety-critical doorsets within nuclear, defence, transport, and other high-hazard environments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Design
* Lead EC&I design activities across automated door and access control systems.
* Design and develop wiring schematics.
* Design and develop control panels and assemblies.
* Design and develop cable schedules.
* Produce detailed EC&I drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
* Ensure systems comply with required Performance Levels (PL) or SIL ratings.
* Use SISTEMA to analyse and verify safety-related control systems (SRP/CS).
Project & Site Delivery
* Conduct site visits to assess existing installations and define modification requirements.
* Support installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance activities.
* Provide fault diagnosis and troubleshooting support to site teams.
* Assist with Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and project scoping.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* Act as a focal point between Mechanical Engineers, Project teams, Subcontractors, External stakeholders and clients.
* Support multi-disciplinary integration across departments.
* Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure successful project delivery.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
* Ensure compliance with Machinery Directive.
* Ensure compliance with UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations.
* Ensure compliance with Relevant British and ISO standards.
* Review, check, and technically verify EC&I drawings and documentation.
* Carry out approval responsibilities in line with company processes.
* Contribute to Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including raising and resolving issues.
General Responsibilities
* Maintain flexibility to support project deadlines, including overtime where required.
* Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and seniority level.
Qualification
* Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
Proven Experience
* Automated doors, access systems, or similar electro-mechanical systems.
* Strong understanding of electrical systems and control circuits.
* Fault-finding and diagnostics.
* Experience interpreting electrical schematics and drawings.
* Ability to independently design compliant EC&I systems.
Technical Knowledge
* Familiarity with BS EN 16005 (Pedestrian Doors), BS EN 12453, BS EN 60204, BS 7671 and other relevant standards.
* Experience producing EC&I documentation, reports, and specifications.
* Experience performing engineering calculations (manual and software-based).
* Competence with AutoCAD 2D and/or Inventor 3D.
* Understanding of motors, gearboxes, clutch/brake systems, sensors and safety devices, variable speed drives (VSDs), PLCs and programmable safety systems.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Experience with roller shutters, sectional doors, industrial sliding doors, or powered access systems.
* Experience in safety-critical sectors (nuclear, defence, heavy industry).
* Knowledge of safety PLCs, interlock systems, emergency release mechanisms, VFDs.
* Experience using SISTEMA for PL calculations.
* ECS/CSCS card.
* Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain.
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