EC&I Project Manager

EC&I Project Manager/Site Manager - Contract, possible temp-perm

Are you an experienced EC&I Project Manager/Site Manager ready to lead complex, high-value projects in highly regulated environments?

We are seeking a proven leader to deliver Electrical, Control & Instrumentation projects across high-hazard industries including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Petrochemical, Utilities, Food & Beverage and COMAH-regulated sites.

This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover - ensuring safe, compliant, on-time and on-budget delivery.

The Role
As EC&I Project Manager, you will:

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery (Concept, FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning)
• Manage brownfield & live plant environments with minimal disruption
• Develop and manage Project Execution Plans (PEP)
• Oversee budgets ranging from £500k to £50m+
• Drive safety excellence aligned with COMAH & CDM regulations
• Manage NEC/FIDIC contracts, change control & commercial risk
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Electrical, ICA, Process & Mechanical

Technical Scope

Electrical Systems
HV/LV distribution, switchgear & MCC upgrades, UPS systems, power studies

Control Systems
DCS, PLC & SCADA platforms, IEC 62443 cybersecurity compliance, legacy integrations

Instrumentation & Functional Safety
SIS lifecycle management, IEC 61508 / 61511 compliance, ATEX/DSEAR environments

Regulatory Environment

Projects may fall under:

• HSE / COMAH
• ONR (Nuclear)
• ATEX / DSEAR
• IEC & BS standards
• Functional Safety (SIL, LOPA, HAZOP, HAZID)

What We re Looking For

• Degree in Electrical / Control / Instrumentation Engineering
• 8 15+ years experience in EC&I project delivery
• Strong background in COMAH & high-hazard industries
• Proven delivery of multi-million-pound CAPEX projects
• CEng (or working toward)
• PRINCE2 / PMP / APM desirable
• Functional Safety certification (TÜV preferred)
• SMSTS / NEBOSH / IOSH

Success Looks Like

• On-time, on-budget delivery
• Zero LTI
• Strong client satisfaction
• Full regulatory compliance
• High-quality audit outcomes

If you re a commercially astute, safety-driven EC&I professional looking to lead complex engineering programmes in regulated environments, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.