EC&I Engineer

  • Detail 2 Recruitment Ltd
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Feb 20, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

EC&I Engineer COMAH / Chemical Plant - Manchester - £65,000 - £70,000
About the Company
Our client is a global chemical manufacturer in the Manchester area who is looking to add an EC&I Engineer to their Engineering team. This is a hands-on and varied role that combines engineering design, maintenance, safety management, and project delivery, with opportunities to contribute to plant-wide improvement initiatives.
EC&I Engineer - The Details
  • Salary to £70,000
  • Chartership support and fees paid
  • Provide medical
  • Significant company pension contribution
  • Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (with some flexibility in working hours)
  • Work Location: Greater Manchester
EC&I Engineer - Requirements
  • A degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or related field)
  • 510 years experience in EC&I engineering within high-hazard chemical, petrochemical, or similar heavy industry
  • Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS systems, instrumentation calibration, loop checking, and functional safety
  • Working knowledge of ATEX, DSEAR, COMAH, SIL and hazard studies (HAZOP, LOPA)
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it (preferred) Conduct detailed engineering design of mechanical systems and components.
EC&I Engineer Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop EC&I standards (ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety) in line with legal and industry requirements
  • Manage and deliver projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution
  • Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvements
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with COMAH, IEC 61508/61511, and other safety-critical standards
  • Act as the go-to authority for control systems (PLC, DCS, SIS, instrumentation) across the site
  • Mentor colleagues, manage contractors, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient outcomes
  • Support the Engineering Manager with budget planning and cost control (projects up to £150k)
About Us
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