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EC&I Design Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd
Oldham · posted 29 July 2026
Salary
£50,000 – £55,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Oldham, Greater Manchester
Category
Engineering
Overview: An excellent opportunity has arisen for an EC&I Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering complex electrical, control and instrumentation solutions across the UK energy and infrastructure sectors. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical, control and instrumentation systems from concept through to commissioning. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will produce high-quality engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation while supporting the successful delivery of technically challenging projects, with excellent opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. Key Responsibilities: * Produce Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) designs for a range of engineering projects. * Develop electrical and instrumentation drawings including single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, loop drawings, hook-up drawings, layouts and general arrangement drawings. * Complete electrical and instrumentation design calculations, including cable sizing and lighting calculations. * Produce technical documentation, design dossiers and engineering reports. * Interpret client specifications and technical requirements. * Carry out site surveys and gather design information. * Participate in HAZOP studies and other process safety reviews. * Support design reviews, risk assessments and quality assurance activities. * Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and health & safety requirements. * Work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders and installation engineers throughout project delivery. * Attend project meetings, workshops and training sessions. * Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Qualifications & Experience: The successful EC&I Design Engineer will ideally have: * Degree qualified in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or a related Engineering discipline. * Minimum three years' experience in an EC&I Design Engineer or similar role. * Working knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition). * Experience producing EC&I design drawings and technical documentation. * Proficiency with AutoCAD and knowledge of software such as EPLAN, MicroStation, AMTECH ProDesign and Dialux. * Strong understanding of electrical design principles, engineering calculations and ISO 9001 quality standards. * Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills. * Full UK driving licence. Desirable: * Professionally registered (IEng or CEng), or working towards registration. * Experience of panel FAT testing, inspection and commissioning. * Programming, data analysis or hazardous area design (COMPEX12) experience. Benefits: * Competitive salary dependent on experience. * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. * Company pension with up to 6% employer contribution. * Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance. * Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to five additional days per year). * Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme. * Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities. If you're an experienced EC&I Design Engineer looking to work on exciting engineering projects with excellent long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
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