EC&I Project Engineer - COMAH / Chemical Plant - Manchester - £65,000 - £75,000
 
About the Company
 
Our client is a global chemical manufacturer in the Manchester area who is looking to add an EC&I Project Engineer to their Engineering team. This is a hands-on and varied role that combines engineering design, maintenance, safety management, and project delivery, with opportunities to contribute to plant-wide improvement initiatives.
 
EC&I Project Engineer - Responsibilities  

• Lead and develop EC&I standards (ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety) in line with legal and industry requirements.
• Manage and deliver projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with COMAH, IEC 61508/61511, and other safety-critical standards.
• Act as the go-to authority for control systems (PLC, DCS, SIS, instrumentation) across the site.
•  Mentor colleagues, manage contractors, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient outcomes.
•  Support the Engineering Manager with budget planning and cost control (projects up to £150k).

EC&I Project Engineer - Responsibilities  

• A degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or related field).
• 5-10 years'' experience in EC&I engineering within high-hazard chemical, petrochemical, or similar heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS systems, instrumentation calibration, loop checking, and functional safety.
• Working knowledge of ATEX, DSEAR, COMAH, SIL and hazard studies (HAZOP, LOPA).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it (preferred). Conduct detailed engineering design of mechanical systems and components. 

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