EC&I Design Engineer

EC&I Design Engineer/Designer

Location: Cumbria, Westlakes Science ParkJob Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive

Company Overview A specialist engineering and technology company operating in highly regulated sectors-including aerospace, clean energy, and maritime-delivers expertise in safety-related and mission-critical systems. Offering engineering design, technical consultancy, and systems integration, the organisation is committed to excellence and innovation.Valuing its teams, the company fosters a people-first approach, supporting apprenticeships, placements, and STEM initiatives to nurture future talent. Facilities include a head office at Westlakes Science and Technology Park (Cumbria), with design offices in Preston and systems integration facilities in Egremont, complemented by staff working remotely nationwide.

Role Overview The EC&I Design Engineer/Designer will independently produce, review, and manage designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documents, ensuring engineering quality and compliance with specifications, standards, and client requirements. The role also involves capturing client requirements and translating them into effective technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Upholding engineering quality while adhering to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Developing conceptual designs, optioneering studies, and user requirement specifications.
• Designing for functional safety systems where required.
• Managing lifecycle maturity and delivering pragmatic solutions promptly.
• Conducting and participating in design and system reviews, ensuring design alignment with project goals.
• Safeguarding confidentiality of client data.
• Delivering projects efficiently within time and budget constraints.
• Mentoring apprentices and graduates (where applicable).

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Proficiency in EC&I design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, E-Plan P8).
• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance; British nationality required.
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, SQL Server, and related PES technologies.
• Familiarity with Office 365 and plant process experience is advantageous.

What's Offered

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working options.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, health care, company bonus, and additional leave for birthdays.
• Professional membership support and a strong team culture with organised social events.

Vision, Mission & Values The organisation is driven by a commitment to safety, resilience, and positive impact, delivering engineering and technological solutions that protect lives and critical assets. Collaboration, integrity, safety, client focus, and continuous improvement remain central to its culture.

Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Reasonable adjustments during the application process are provided upon request.Note:

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