Senior EC&I Engineer

Job Title: EC&I Senior Engineer Location: Runcorn, North West Salary: Open to discussion based on experience Contract / Permanent: Ideally Permanent, LTD 6 month contract may be considered Hours: 38-40 hours per week Monday - Friday 9:30am-4:30pm (flexi working available) Office based Start Date: ASAP Benefits Workplace Pension Scheme Flexible office hours Generous holiday entitlement: 23 days + bank holidays "Birthday Friday" after 12 months Extra 2 days after 3 years Extra 3 days after 5 years (up to 29 days total) Christmas shutdown (approx. 10 days) Free onsite parking Onsite café & gym facilities Career growth opportunities with fully supported employee development Job Overview: If you are an experienced EC&I Senior Engineer looking to lead projects, influence best practice, and contribute to innovative compliance solutions, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values expertise and career progression. Our EC&I Senior Engineers play a key role in delivering compliance engineering activities, supporting site-based inspection and testing teams, and working closely with management to drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering and design activities, including: Hazardous and non-hazardous area equipment specification Intrinsically Safe (I.S) safety calculations (DSD) Loop drawings, fault level studies, and calculations Inspection and testing procedures and documentation Report generation and critical reviews Single line diagrams and electrical schedules Deliver engineering solutions for upgrades and new works. Build strong customer relationships and develop complete engineering proposals. Support site-based teams with fault finding and resolution of EC&I issues. Assist with operation and maintenance activities for customer sites. Provide testing and commissioning support for new projects and installations. Conduct functional testing of safety instrumented systems and alarms. Travel to customer sites (short-duration visits and occasional overnight stays). Coordinate with other trades and onsite management teams. Qualifications & Skills Minimum HNC in engineering or equivalent experience. Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or working towards it (preferred). Previous experience with UK industrial sites. Familiarity with DSEAR and ATEX standards; CompEX 12 qualification desirable. Knowledge of Functional Safety Systems (BSEN 61508 & BSEN 61511). BS7671 18th Edition trained. Why us? Our client is a trusted provider of engineering compliance solutions, delivering high-quality services across hazardous and non-hazardous environments. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they support major industrial sites in achieving safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people, offers long-term career development, and works on exciting projects across the UK. If you're passionate about compliance engineering and want to make a real impact, apply today #garyeci You have been sent this vacancy list by EC&I Partners. By clicking "accept", we will call you to discuss your current circumstancesand process your application. If you choose to"reject", please add a comment to help us understand why the role isn't for you. If you would like to talk to one of our consultants before making a decision, our phone number is (phone number removed). Please note our office hours are 9am-4pm Monday-Friday