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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.