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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

What's on Offer

• 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.

Interested?

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.