EC&I Design Engineer

National Gas

The Role

Overview

Design and oversee EC&I systems for high‑profile construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical lead
  • data management
  • design coordination
  • design reviews
  • code compliance
  • procurement support

Tasks

-Acting as the primary technical point of contact for EC&I design, offering clear guidance to project teams and supply chain partners. -Managing data and documentation to maintain robust quality assurance processes. -Coordinating design deliverables and driving progress to meet critical project deadlines. -Collaborating with business teams to continuously improve policies, procedures, and specifications. -Supporting procurement activities and preparing key documentation for tenders and awards. -Leading and participating in design reviews, risk assessments, and process safety workshops. -Ensuring all design activities comply with relevant codes, policies, and standards.

Requirements

  • nebosh
  • cdm
  • ec&i
  • plc
  • iso9001
  • chartered

What You Bring

-Qualifications in Auditing, NEBOSH, Design Management, or CDM. -Experience with CDM Regulations and Principal Designer responsibilities. -Solid knowledge of EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) systems, including APC, DCS, PLC, and SCADA. -Full UK driving licence. -Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., BS EN 61508, 61513 and 61511) alongside quality management systems (e.g., ISO9001). -IOSH/NEBOSH or similar health & safety qualifications. -HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline. -Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

Benefits

-Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning -Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) -Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave -Flexible working hours -26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days -Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury -Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions -Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more -Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday -Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 -Company car -Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance

The Company

About National Gas

-It stands as Britain's critical gas transmission operator. -It’s wholly owned by Macquarie’s consortium. -It serves half a million businesses, 35 power stations, and dozens of industrial sites via its National Transmission System. -It’s structured across four divisions: transmission, metering, services, and Premtech consultancy. -With over 60 compressor stations and 500+ above-ground installations, it ensures reliability and rapid response across the network. -It operates a public-facing app offering near real-time data on gas flows and demand. -From managing old pipelines to designing future low-carbon systems, it weaves history and innovation into Britain’s energy tapestry.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Infrastructure

Gas Transmission

Pipeline Repair

Pipeline Maintenance

Pipeline Intervention

Metering

Hydrogen

Carbon Capture and Storage

Natural Gas

Low-carbon Gases

Engineering Design

High-pressure Pipelines

Onshore Pipelines

Gas Distribution

Above Ground Installations

Pressure Reduction Stations

Gas Network Upgrades

Gas Infrastructure

Pipeline Fabrication

Project Management

Gas Systems

Network Operations

Sustainable Energy

Clean Energy Transition

Security Clearance

-must achieve and maintain security check (sc) security clearance. -eligibility may be affected by birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency due to national security and trade control restrictions.