Senior ec&i engineer

Key Objectives & Responsibilities

EC&I Design & Delivery

Concept to Creation: Produce comprehensive EC&I design concepts, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Block Cable Diagrams (BCDs), cable schedules, and layout drawings using AutoCAD.

Standards & Compliance: Deliver designs that strictly conform to relevant British and European standards, client specifications, and Machinery/Functional Safety Directives.

Technical Documentation: Author critical engineering reports (Basis of Design, Substantiation, and Calculation reports) and maintain the Project Technical File/LTQR in line with company QMS.

Functional Safety & Controls: Draft controls design documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), System Identification Design Documents (SIDD), and Functional Safety Plans.

Manufacturing & Commissioning Support: Provide detail‑rich drawings, technical specs, and work instructions to enable seamless manufacturing. Draft FAT/SAT documentation, manage subcontract suppliers, and witness commissioning activities.

Risk & Safety Optimization: Ensure all designs comprehensively address operability, maintainability, and safety issues (including safety interlock design and HVAC control systems where required).

Technical Competency & Project Governance

Maintain professional and technical competency through continuous professional development (CPD).

Collaborate with in‑house specialists and the external supply chain to develop optimal engineering solutions.

Consolidate and present technical engineering documentation for internal approvals and client reviews.

Commercial Awareness & Bid Support

Support tender and contract reviews by providing accurate technical data, costings, and schedule information for bids.

Identify project scope changes and assist in estimating contract variations.

Act as a brand ambassador, maintaining excellent working relationships across all group functions, clients, and suppliers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant Engineering Degree, HNC, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Desirable: Professional membership with an appropriate technical/professional body (e.g., IET).
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace (training will be provided if required).

Experience & Technical Knowledge

• Essential: Broad‑based engineering experience across both design and manufacturing lifecycles.
• Essential: Strong background in the design of electrical systems, low‑voltage control gear, and control systems hardware/software.
• Desirable: Practical experience with Functional Safety standards (BS EN 61508 & 61511) and SIL ratings.
• Desirable: Proficiency in AutoCAD and a strong understanding of drawing principles/standards.
• Desirable: Experience participating in HAZOP/HAZID studies and an understanding of CE/UKCA marking requirements.
• Desirable: Familiarity with QSHEW operating procedures and handling commercially sensitive information.

Skills & Core Abilities

• Essential: Proficient user of MS Office suite and highly skilled in authoring technical documentation.
• Desirable: Strong capability in engineering substantiation and risk assessment techniques.
• Desirable: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with internal colleagues, stakeholders, and external contractors.
• Desirable: Resource planning, task management, and effective presentation skills.
• Desirable: Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (formerly 18001) systems.