EC&I Design Engineer

Job Title: EC&I Design Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Gas & Energy Sector

Location: Rochdale, Manchester

Salary: up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Permanent: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday: 8:30am-2:00pm)

Office Based / Hybrid working

Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a leading engineering business within the UK gas industry, is looking to recruit an EC&I Design Engineer with an electrical bias to join their expanding engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical gas infrastructure projects while supporting the industry's transition towards hydrogen blending and other innovative energy solutions. Whether you prefer to work from the office or in a hybrid capacity, you'll join a business that values high-quality engineering, flexibility, and professional development.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience

Long-term career prospects

Hybrid or office-based working (depending on experience)

Early finish every Friday

Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 6%

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday

The Role

As an EC&I Design Engineer,

you will be responsible for producing high-quality electrical and instrumentation designs for projects within hazardous and industrial environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing EC&I designs for LV, ELV and hazardous area installations

Preparing electrical schematics, drawings and design documentation

Completing electrical design calculations using software such as AMTECH and Dialux

Interpreting client specifications and applicable industry standards

Attending occasional local site surveys and project kick-off meetings

Supporting HAZOP studies and design reviews

Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Mentoring junior engineers where appropriate (senior candidates)

You'll need:

18th Edition (BS7671) qualification

Minimum of 3 years' experience in EC&I or electrical design

Experience designing for hazardous areas (COMPEX 8-12 preferred)

Proficiency in AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar electrical design software

Strong analytical, communication and technical documentation skills

Desirable

Knowledge of G17, G35 and IEC 60079 standards

Previous experience within the gas or energy sector

Commissioning or electrical inspection experience

IEng or CEng status (or working towards professional registration)

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team working on projects that are helping shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure. You'll enjoy genuine flexibility, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to work on innovative projects within a stable and evolving industry.

Apply today to become part of a forward-thinking engineering team delivering safe, reliable and future-focused energy solutions.

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