Location: Hybrid - 8 days in Warrington Office
£60-68 Inside IR35
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (CE&I) Engineer to lead the electrical systems design for the SIXEP Cooling Towers and other local projects. This is a key technical leadership role, responsible for driving CE&I design delivery from concept and preliminary design through to detailed design, installation and commissioning support.
You'll play a pivotal role within a small, integrated design team, providing technical leadership, assurance, and hands-on expertise across all aspects of CE&I engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and take full responsibility for CE&I design delivery across assigned projects
Produce, review and check engineering deliverables through all design phases
Provide technical support during installation and commissioning, addressing design queries as they arise
Work collaboratively with the Integrated Design Team, facility teams, systems engineering and wider project functions
Contribute to and author multi-discipline design documentation, including (but not limited to):
Project Requirement Documents
Basis of Design
Project Verification Plans
Quality Plans
Design Justification Reports
Independently determine project requirements and technical solutions
Review and check CE&I deliverables produced by senior CE&I designers
Estimate engineering hours for scope changes or additional works and develop supporting discipline schedules
Support and participate in Design Reviews
Produce reports and documentation to ensure compliance with CDM regulations
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience leading and managing CE&I design delivery teams
Strong background in Machinery Safety and UKCA Marking
Process instrumentation design experience
LV electrical power and services design
Solid understanding of CE&I design processes and required deliverables
Experience delivering work within the SL Management System
Estimating, scheduling, and progress reporting capability
Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable Experience
Programmable Electronic Systems
Radiometric Instrumentation
Why Apply?
This is a high-impact contract role offering the opportunity to lead critical CE&I design activities on complex, safety-critical infrastructure projects. If you're a senior CE&I professional who thrives in regulated environments and enjoys technical ownership from concept through delivery, this role will suit you well.
Interested? Get in touch to discuss the role in more detail or submit your CV for consideration
Salary description
£60.00 - £68.00 per hour