Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Daresbury
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

EC&I Electrical Engineering Control Systems Instrumentation ATEX Directives Project Meetings Cable Routing Engineering Design

FULL DESCRIPTION

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer

For over 25 years, [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, [Employer hidden] is the place to grow your career.

Role:             Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer

Status:         Contract, 12 months

Start Date: Spring 2026

Location:     Daresbury

[Employer hidden] Plc is seeking expressions of interest from (PSC) contractors to provide Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (Electrical bias) services for a period of 6/12 months based in our office in Daresbury office

Services to be provided

  • Site, surveys, visits and client meetings
  • Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Cable routing drawings & cable schedules
  • Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering Design
  • Electrical cable diagrams, Loop diagrams
  • Electrical, Control & Instrumentation installation Scope of Work documents
  • Electrical, Control & Instrumentation datasheets
  • Checking and approval of Engineering Design
  • Prepare vendor packs for invitation to tender and vendor liaison
  • Technical evaluations of estimates
  • Liaise with other disciplines; process, piping, mechanical, civil structural to co-ordinate requirements for vendor packages and design
  • Technical assistance on equipment specifications and compliance of bids

Person specification

  • You must possess suitable and relevant qualifications within EC&I, minimum of an HNC preferably a degree.
  • Experience of relevant calculations, problem solving and ensuring projects remain to specification within set timescales and to budget
  • A good working knowledge of ATEX Directives for selection of electrical equipment in Hazardous Areas would be beneficial.
  • You must have experience attending and representing at Project Meetings with a range of stakeholders.
  • Distribution and motor control experience is desirable as is experience of Pro / Engineer software

How to Express Interest

If you are an experienced EC&I Engineer looking for a flexible, Outside IR35 opportunity and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your application today.

Important Information for Applicants:
In accordance with current legislation, this position is only open to candidates who have indefinite eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
We do not accept unsolicited CVs or profiles from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward CVs to any of our employees. The Company will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.

Application Outcome:
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted at this time. If this is the case, we thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career.

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