Senior EC&I Engineer

Overview

Lead design and delivery of EC&I systems for automation projects, mentor team.

Key Responsibilities

• control design
• automation design
• eplan drafting
• compliance
• documentation
• project management

Tasks

Act as a go-to expert for EC&I Engineering queries. You'll support project engineers, review designs, gets hands on with automated systems and provide technical guidance to ensure consistent quality across the board. Help shape the future of the electrical team by mentoring junior engineers, sharing best practices, and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment. Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including functional design specs, test procedures, and risk assessments. Ensure designs comply with BS7671, low voltage directives, and internal QA standards. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be a technical authority and a trusted problem-solver. You'll work on complex automation and control projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring every solution is robust, compliant, and future-ready. Take full ownership of EC&I engineering aspects across multiple projects. You'll manage timelines, technical deliverables, and ensure integration with mechanical and software teams. Lead the design of electrical control systems and panels using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical & Siemens/Allen Bradley PLCs. You'll be responsible for creating detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings that meet both client specifications and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• automation
• manufacturing
• industrial systems
• british nationals
• sc clearance

What You Bring

🚫 Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role and all candidates must be British Nationals due to SC requirements 🚫 -Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects in automation, manufacturing, and industrial systems.

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Benefits

🌱 Mentorship & Development 📍 Location: Sheffield | Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Opportunity for Overtime + Technical Development -Competitive salary up to £65,000, plus car allowance, and overtime opportunities. -A hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance.

About Progressive

-Focuses on providing talent solutions for industries like energy, engineering, and infrastructure. -Supports sectors ranging from oil & gas to renewable energy with offices in multiple countries. -Typical projects involve sourcing top-tier professionals for high-stakes roles in energy plants, construction, and engineering. -Has a strong track record of partnering with major industry players on both local and international projects. -Prides itself on offering bespoke recruitment solutions for highly specialized roles. -Has experienced steady financial growth and expanded its global market presence.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship; british nationals only due to sc clearance requirements.

Security Clearance

-sc security clearance required.