Job Title: Senior EC&I Engineer

Location: Reading/ hybrid

Job Type: Long term contract - outside of scope of IR35 pending determination OR staff

Working Pattern: 9-Day Fortnight

Clearance Required: Minimum current SC Clearance is required to be considered for this role

Overview:

We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to support the delivery of complex engineering design and commissioning projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on highly regulated, technically demanding projects within a supportive and skilled team environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in EC&I design, controls, and functional safety, with the ability to deliver projects from initial concept through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

EC&I Design and Delivery

• Develop EC&I design concepts, including SLDs, cable schedules, block cable diagrams, equipment layouts, and more
• Prepare functional safety documentation (e.g. FDS, SIDD, Functional Safety Plans)
• Produce technical specifications, design justification reports, and design substantiation documentation
• Generate commissioning documents such as FAT and SAT
• Ensure designs are compliant with relevant UK and European standards and meet client specifications
• Contribute to the development of control system hardware/software and safety interlock systems
• Witness and support commissioning activities on-site

Technical Competency

• Interpret and produce engineering drawings using tools such as AutoCAD
• Author a range of engineering documentation including basis of design reports, calculation reports, and risk assessments
• Understand technical requirements of projects and collaborate with specialists as needed
• Ensure that all solutions address operability, maintainability, and safety

Commercial Awareness & Bid Support

• Provide technical support for tenders, proposals, and client enquiries
• Identify scope changes and support estimation of costs and contract variations
• Promote company capability and reputation through external engagement where appropriate

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• Degree or HNC in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (or demonstrable equivalent experience)
• Experience in the design of electrical systems, control panels, and low-voltage systems
• Broad-based engineering background with hands-on involvement in both design and delivery
• Proven experience with control systems and functional safety (BS EN 61508 / 61511)
• Ability to work with technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Experience in managing or overseeing commissioning activities

Desirable:

• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Knowledge of CE marking and machine safety directives
• Familiarity with HAZOP / HAZID processes
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar tools

Personal Attributes:

• Flexible, detail-oriented, and technically curious
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery lifecycle

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• 9-day fortnight for improved work-life balance
• Hybrid working opportunities (2 days per week on site)
• Involvement in technically challenging, high-impact projects