Bolton | Hybrid | Full-Time
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Senior EC&I Design Engineer on behalf of an established engineering business specialising in advanced engineering and process solutions.
The organisation delivers solutions across pharmaceutical, healthcare and other highly regulated industries, supporting environments where safety, compliance and operational performance are critical.
This role will suit an experienced EC&I professional with strong design capability who is comfortable taking technical ownership of projects, mentoring others, and working across the full project lifecycle. You will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions within safety-critical and regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead EC&I design activities across multiple projects
Produce and review design documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), P&IDs, electrical schematics and associated engineering documentation
Support projects through FEED, detailed design, FAT/SAT and delivery stages
Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across designs and processes
Support value engineering initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Provide technical expertise to internal teams including engineering, field teams and sales teams
Support design reviews and ensure designs comply with quality, safety and regulatory requirements
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
Contribute to the ongoing development of processes and systems across the wider businessRequirements
OND/HND/Degree qualification in Electrical, Controls or Instrumentation Engineering
Proven EC&I design experience within a project environment
Experience across FEED and detailed design activities
Strong experience producing EC&I design documentation including FDS, P&IDs, electrical schematics and technical drawings
AutoCAD experience for production of electrical and process drawings
Knowledge of ATEX and hazardous area requirements
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and design risk principles
Experience operating within regulated or safety-critical environments
Senior-level capability with experience mentoring or supporting less experienced engineers
Experience leading projects or ambition to progress into team leadership responsibilitiesDesirable Experience
Pharmaceutical, healthcare, nuclear, oil & gas, containment or other highly regulated industry experience
Exposure to SIL, HAZOP, LOPA or functional safety principles
Exposure to PLC/SCADA systems or wider automation environmentsWhat's on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing engineering team with a strong project pipeline
Exposure to varied and technically challenging projects
Hybrid working flexibility
Long-term progression opportunities with increasing technical ownership and leadership responsibilities
Competitive salary and benefits packagePlease contact Coral at DCS to apply.
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year