EC&I Engineering Lead or Manager
Location: Cheshire (North West)
Salary: 70 to 75k
The Opportunity
We're recruiting for an experienced EC&I Manager to join a leading chemical manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise with team management. You will oversee all site electrical, control, and instrumentation systems - ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while supporting new and ongoing projects.
This position offers the chance to take ownership of site EC&I standards, drive continuous improvement, and act as a technical lead in a high-hazard COMAH environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the safe execution of reactive and proactive maintenance across electrical and instrumentation systems.
Act as the Responsible Person for HV and LV works on site.
Manage and continuously improve EC&I standards, SCADA systems, SIL systems, and DSEAR compliance.
Own instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and verification processes.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to maximise operational efficiency.
Contribute to new projects, ensuring EC&I compliance throughout design, installation, and commissioning stages.
Liaise with contractors and suppliers, managing costs, resources, and timescales.
Support COMAH compliance and contribute as a technical lead during audits and inspections.
Lead health & safety initiatives, risk assessments, and contribute to site-wide safety improvements.
Champion continuous improvement, ensuring KPIs and PPM schedules are met through the site CMMS.
About You
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) OR extensive relevant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of EC&I systems within a chemical, process, or high-hazard manufacturing environment.
Qualifications such as C&G 18th Edition, Electrical Installation, DSEAR/COMPEX essential.
Additional knowledge of IEC 61508/61511, Siemens S7, or SCADA development would be advantageous.
Experienced in HV/LV electrical systems and safe isolation procedures (LOTO).
Strong leadership, project management, and contractor management skills.
Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities.
Why Apply?
Key technical leadership role in a complex, high-hazard environment.
Opportunity to own and shape EC&I standards and practices across site.
Direct involvement in major improvement and capital projects.
Career progression within a safety-first, forward-thinking manufacturing business.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm, with flexibility required around project deadlines and occasional travel to support wider operations.
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