Lead Design EC&I Engineer

Risley, Warrington
9 months ago
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Permanent position Our client, a leading engineering and maintenance provider, is currently seeking a Lead EC&I Engineer to join their team in Warrington. The company supports customers across multiple sectors including chemical and petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, power & energy, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage markets. This role entails enhancing asset efficiency, ensuring high availability levels, and reducing maintenance costs.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing EC&I design within multi-discipline projects.
Acting as the technical authority for EC&I, supporting the Engineering Manager.
Managing projects predominantly in the UK, and potentially in Europe and other regions.
Leading projects from concept to commissioning, across greenfield and brownfield applications.
Ensuring consistency in EC&I engineering and design with other disciplines, while managing within budget and timelines.
Engaging with clients to manage expectations and project scope.
Participating in and leading internal and external design reviews.
Providing technical support and making independent decisions within EC&I Engineering.
Coordinating EC&I engineering and design with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Process, and Automation.
Overseeing Engineering and Design estimates, and controlling project costs in terms of progress, scope change, and man hours.

Job Requirements:

We are keen to meet those who fit the following profile:

Experience as a Lead Engineer EC&I in multi-discipline projects.
Capability to act as a technical authority or line manager.
Deep knowledge of EC&I engineering and design, with a sound understanding of other disciplines.
MEng / BEng in EC&I Engineering (Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status preferred).
TUV Certification.
Strong understanding of standards such as 7671, 7430, 61508, 61511, ATEX, DSEAR, LV and HV.
Experience in producing EC&I specifications, work scopes, calculations, drawings, and schedules.
Result-oriented with a focus on client satisfaction and quality delivery.
Proficiency in EC&I design packages such as AMTECH, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Dialux, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to identify growth opportunities and support sales, business management, and company strategies.
Effective delegation and proactive intervention skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
Capable of chairing design review meetings and coaching young EC&I engineers and designers.

Benefits:

Professional development and education opportunities.
Flexible working pattern with a mix of office and remote work.
Opportunity to work on ground-breaking EPC projects in the UK.
If you are an experienced Lead EC&I Engineer looking for the next step in your career, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic and innovative team in Warrington

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