Intermediate / Senior Electrical, Instrumentation and Control (EIC) Engineer
LAPORTE is an international engineering group specialising in the design of Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Agri‑industrial and Food & Beverage manufacturing facilities. With over 500 employees across Canada, USA, France, Belgium, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
We are recruiting one electrical/instrumentation/control engineer to support our international clients having operations in the UK. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and technical proficiency.
This role is based in our London office with up to 50% travel to client sites. Our office is in the heart of London, near London Bridge (30 Great Guildford St), easily accessible by underground and train.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop electrical engineering conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications (e.g. load list, cable sizing, protective devices, lighting, switchgear, LV distribution, back‑up systems, earthing, fire alarms, security systems, etc.)
- Lead and support automation and control system projects, preparing specifications for control panels, networks, and software (mainly Allen‑Bradley PLC/PACs, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, HMI, and SCADA systems)
- Translate process or packaging applications into detailed electrical and control construction packages, including layout drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and control panel documentation
- Provide end‑to‑end project support: site surveys, system design, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and on‑site assistance
- Contribute to proposal development, contract management, and client relationship management
- Support the growth and training of an EIC (Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control) design team in the UK
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant discipline
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit
- Proven leadership, communication, and project management abilities, alongside strong technical knowledge
- 8+ years of experience in engineering consultancy in the UK, ideally in Bio‑industrial, Food and Beverage or Pharmaceutical industries, or other process‑driven industries
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
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