EC&I Engineer

Job description

EC&I Engineer | Compex | Regulated Manufacturing | Manchester, UK

We are partnering with a well-established and highly regulated manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced EC&I Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a safety-focused business operating in a complex, high-compliance environment, where engineering standards and continuous improvement are key to success.

Location: Manchester (site-based in Salford)

Salary: £60 - £70,000 (Depending on Experience)

This role will focus on delivering safe, compliant, and reliable electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering across a critical manufacturing site. You will play a key role in supporting plant performance, regulatory compliance, and safety-critical systems.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering
• CompEx certification (essential)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (a big plus)
• Strong experience working in regulated or hazardous environments (e.g. Pharmaceutical, oil & gas, chemical or similar)
• Proven experience with SIL, functional safety, or safety lifecycle management

Key Responsibilities

• Provide EC&I engineering support across plant operations and projects
• Design, maintain, and improve electrical and control systems in a regulated environment
• Support and lead SIL and functional safety activities
• Develop and review safety documentation including HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with UK electrical and safety regulations
• Support shutdowns, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and process engineering teams
• Manage contractors and external engineering partners where required
• Drive reliability, asset integrity, and plant safety

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English