EC & I Engineer

Manchester
Chemical Manufacturing - Top Tier COMAH site
£60000 to £70000 plus excellent benefits
Permanent Role

Are you a seasoned EC&I Engineer with experience in high-hazard environments? Ready to step into a key technical leadership role at a top-tier COMAH site? If you're driven by safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, this could be the role for you.

As the EC&I Engineer, you'll be the go-to person for all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation matters across the site. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, your focus will be on ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all EC&I systems, while supporting plant operations, projects, and maintenance.

This is a hands-on, highly visible position where you'll be shaping EC&I standards, leading projects from concept to commissioning, and driving ongoing improvements in performance and reliability.

Act as the site SME for EC&I - ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability.

Lead and support EC&I projects - from scoping through to commissioning.

Provide expert technical support to maintenance and operations teams.

Ensure compliance with COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, IEC 61508/61511 and other relevant regs.

Support hazard studies (HAZOP/LOPA), audits, and inspections.

Manage contractors and liaise with key stakeholders, including HSE and the Environment Agency.

Maintain site documentation, technical drawings, and safety-critical standards.

Champion continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers.

Degree-qualified in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or related).

5-10 years' experience in a similar EC&I role, ideally in a high-hazard chemical or petrochemical setting.

Strong knowledge of process control systems (PLC, DCS), instrumentation, and LV/HV systems.

Familiarity with functional safety, SIL verification, and risk-based assessments.

Working knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, and IEC standards.

Chartered status (or working towards) is desirable.

A key engineering role with real impact on plant safety and performance.

A collaborative team and a well-supported site environment.

Involvement in major projects and continuous improvement programmes.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Career development opportunities and professional support.

If you're ready to bring your EC&I expertise to a well-established chemical manufacturing site, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.