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Permanent

EC&I Engineer

E3 Recruitment
Wakefield
money-bag £60000/annum
Posted: 29 April 2026 (5 days ago)
Closing date: 28 May 2026
Ref: 225041893

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Salary: -60,000 - -65,000
Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Permanent
Role: EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer role available! We are looking for someone to join a successful Chemical Manufacturing company and to provide hands-on engineering skill combined with technical expertise, project involvement, and site-wide maintenance leadership. This company is heavily investing into their site and staff, and it is a great opportunity for those looking for a change of environment and great culture. This company has a direct presence across four continents'' and meets customers'' needs worldwide.

Benefits:

  • Death in service benefit - 3x annual salary
  • Critical illness cover
  • 25 days holiday bank holidays
  • Matched pension contribution scheme up to a total employer contribution of 10%

Qualifications & Skills Required for the EC&I Engineer Position:

  • C&G 18th Edition
  • C&G Electrical Installation
  • DSEAR / COMPEX
  • Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to lead contractors and internal teams effectively.
  • Knowledge of UK legislation and safe systems of work (HSWA, CDM, DSEAR).
  • Confident with risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work processes.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and decision-making capability.

Responsibilities of the EC&I Engineer:

  • Own the EC&I maintenance strategy across the site including proactive and reactive maintenance.
  • Lead LOTOTO and electrical isolations, acting as the Responsible Person for electrical works. (415V 3-phase, 110V & 240V electrical equipment)
  • Lead calibration, loop checking and verification across all instrumentation.
  • Functional Safety, Life Cycle ownership.
  • Develop and maintain DCS systems in collaboration with Automation and IT teams.
  • Accept and verify EC&I design throughout all project phases-front end, detailed design, FAT/SAT, commissioning.
  • Ensure correct documentation and asset data is captured for the site''s CMMS.
  • Act as EC&I technical lead on all new projects onsite.
  • Liaise with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, timely and cost-controlled delivery.
  • Provide regular progress reporting to senior management. - Participating in HAZOPs, design reviews, and contributing to safety case development.
  • Identify risks, delays or slippage and implement corrective actions.
  • Support UK HSE COMAH interventions/inspections acting as the EC&I SME.
  • Suggest monthly improvements in safety and performance as part of the site''s continuous improvement culture

Please apply directly for further information regarding this EC&I Engineer role.

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