Senior EC&I Engineer

Job Title: Senior EC&I Engineer
Location: Reading/ hybrid
Job Type: Long term contract - outside of scope of IR35 pending determination
Working Pattern: 9-Day Fortnight
Clearance Required: Minimum current SC Clearance is required to be considered for this role

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.

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

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

• 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

• 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

If you're an experienced EC&I Engineer looking we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV today for immediate consideration.