Senior EC&I Designer

Bilfinger Berger SE; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider in the UK seeks an experienced engineer to oversee design and document pack development. You will ensure thorough calculations and provide guidance to design engineers while working closely with site engineers. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field is vital, coupled with expertise in hazardous area installations and electrical standards. This permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to diverse projects with a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of gas analytical and metering systems is highly advantageous.
• Experience with electrical installations according to BS7671.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of clear and concise drawing and document packs.
• Carry out and review cable calculations and load schedules.
• Review other design engineers’ work and provide feedback.
• Train and advise other design engineers on principles and guidelines.
• Work closely with site-based engineers to improve standards.
• Identify process gaps and propose improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Organized approach to project work

Problem-solving skills

Experience with hazardous area installations

Education

Degree or time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Bilfinger UK

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance asset efficiency, ensuring high availability and reduced maintenance costs.

The Role

A dynamic and enthusiastic individual who can turn their hand to multiple complex projects, quickly adapting to changing situations and scope.

Strong communication skills are required to effectively convey complex problems and solutions to the project team and the client, both orally and in writing.

A positive, can‑do attitude and confidence in overcoming a wide range of challenges are essential. The candidate will work as part of a tight‑knit, growing and diverse team.

An organized approach to project work, including strict revision control and documentation, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design packs: oversee the development of clear and concise drawing and document packs, review existing packs, and compile or offer guidance on functional design specifications, FAT and SAT documents for analytical and metering systems.
• Calculations: carry out and review cable calculations, I.S Loop Calculations (DSDs), AC and DC load schedules, lighting calculations, and thermal capacity calculations, ensuring their accuracy.
• Check and Approve: review other design engineers’ work, providing detailed feedback and liaising with external approvers and appraisers.
• Advise: train and advise other EC&I design engineers on engineering principles and guidelines, and represent the company in client meetings.
• Bridge the Gap: work closely with site‑based and commissioning engineers to continuously improve standards and give the design team broader project perspectives including maintenance, shipping, and decommissioning.
• Process Improvement: identify process gaps and propose improvements; advise the commissioning team during pre‑FAT and FAT on EC&I related issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience – ideally degree qualified or time‑served apprenticeship.
• Demonstrable experience designing for hazardous area installations, with CompEX EX01‑EX04 and/or EX12 modules.
• Knowledge of gas analytical and metering systems is highly advantageous.
• Experience and knowledge of electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 (18th Edition).

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

Permanent – Professional.