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EC&I Engineer

GPW Recruitment
Rochdale · posted 11 August 2026
Salary
£55,000 – £60,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Category
Engineering
Location: Rochdale Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week We are looking for an experienced EC&I Design Engineer to join our engineering team on a permanent basis in Rochdale. This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer with a strong design background to work on a variety of projects within the gas and engineering sectors, with exposure to both office-based design and site activities. Reporting to the Lead EC&I Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical and instrumentation designs from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Produce and develop EC&I design drawings, including: - Single line diagrams - Loop drawings - Block cable diagrams - Electrical and instrumentation layouts - Hook-ups - General arrangements (GAs) * Carry out electrical and instrumentation design calculations, including Amtech cable sizing, DIALux lighting calculations and instrumentation calculations. * Compile electrical and instrumentation design dossiers. * Undertake site surveys, technical research and reporting. * Support HAZOPs, safety reviews and risk assessments. * Provide technical guidance and support to design teams. * Work closely with clients, project teams and other stakeholders to deliver effective engineering solutions. * Support commissioning activities and FAT testing where required. * Contribute to continuous improvement, quality and design standards. You will ideally have: * A degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline. * IET BS7671 18th Edition certification. * A minimum of 3 years' EC&I design experience. * Strong knowledge of CAD and engineering design software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, EPLAN, Amtech ProDesign and DIALux. * Experience with LV/ELV distribution, control systems, instrumentation, sensors and transmitters. * A good understanding of ISO 9001, quality requirements and relevant health and safety legislation/directives. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. * Professional Registration (IEng/CEng) is desirable, or you should be working towards professional registration. Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous: * COMPEX12 * Hazardous area design experience. * Gas industry experience. * Commissioning experience. * Experience working on site and supporting projects through to completion. What's on Offer? £50,000–£60,000 salary, depending on experience. Permanent, full-time position. 37.5-hour working week. Rochdale-based role with office and site exposure. Opportunity to work on technically interesting EC&I projects. Career development and opportunities to broaden your project experience. The chance to work alongside an experienced engineering team and contribute to high-quality project delivery. If you're an experienced EC&I Design Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity where you can take ownership of technically challenging projects and continue developing your career, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now to find out more
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