We're recruiting a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Designer to join a leading engineering solutions provider working across various water sector frameworks. You'll produce high-quality EC&I design deliverables on water infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and reporting to project lead engineers.
This is hands-on technical design work for someone with substantial EC&I experience in water or similar infrastructure sectors. Produce high-quality EC&I design deliverables including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), cable schedules, material take-offs, Block Control Diagrams (BCDs), schematics, equipment and cable routing layouts Liaise with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration and coordination Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams Maintain safety and risk management at the forefront of all work
Ensure all designs comply with UK legislation and relevant standards for water sector infrastructure Follow company design procedures and quality standards Support delivery of designs within project timescales and budgets
ONC / OND / HNC / HND or equivalent engineering qualification Minimum 10+ years' engineering experience in water sector Proficient in CAD software for producing technical drawings Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements for EC&I systems Understanding of UK legislation and standards relevant to electrical and control systems in water infrastructure Safety and risk management focused -you approach work with safety and risk at the forefront Highly motivated – self-directed and committed to delivering quality work Experience on water treatment, water supply or wastewater infrastructure projects Knowledge of water sector specific standards and design practices Experience with BIM coordination Experience working across multiple concurrent projects
You'll be based in Manchester with hybrid flexibility (2-3 days in office, typically Tuesday-Thursday, remaining days remote). You'll work as part of project teams supporting various water sector frameworks, reporting to project lead engineers.
You'll work collaboratively across disciplines, ensuring EC&I systems integrate properly with civil, mechanical and process elements. Your experience and judgment will be valued – this isn't junior CAD work, it's professional design delivery.
You'll be working for a leading engineering solutions provider on diverse water sector projects. This is genuine EC&I design work on projects with real complexity and importance. You'll be working with experienced engineers and multi-disciplinary teams, with scope to develop deeper expertise in water sector design whilst maintaining the flexibility of hybrid working from Manchester.
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Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Designer Water Sector | Manchester-based | Hybrid Working | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate
We’re recruiting a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Designer to join a leading engineering solutions provider working across various water sector frameworks. You’ll produce high-quality EC&I design deliverables on water infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and reporting to project lead engineers.
This is hands-on technical design work for someone with substantial EC&I experience in water or similar infrastructure sectors. Produce high-quality EC&I design deliverables including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), cable schedules, material take-offs, Block Control Diagrams (BCDs), schematics, equipment and cable routing layouts Liaise with other engineering disciplines to ensure integration and coordination Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams Maintain safety and risk management at the forefront of all work
Ensure all designs comply with UK legislation and relevant standards for water sector infrastructure Follow company design procedures and quality standards Support delivery of designs within project timescales and budgets
ONC / OND / HNC / HND or equivalent engineering qualification Minimum 10+ years’ engineering experience in water sector Proficient in CAD software for producing technical drawings Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements for EC&I systems Understanding of UK legislation and standards relevant to electrical and control systems in water infrastructure Safety and risk management focused -you approach work with safety and risk at the forefront Highly motivated – self-directed and committed to delivering quality work Experience on water treatment, water supply or wastewater infrastructure projects Knowledge of water sector specific standards and design practices Experience with BIM coordination Experience working across multiple concurrent projects
You’ll be based in Manchester with hybrid flexibility (2-3 days in office, typically Tuesday-Thursday, remaining days remote). You’ll work as part of project teams supporting various water sector frameworks, reporting to project lead engineers.
You’ll work collaboratively across disciplines, ensuring EC&I systems integrate properly with civil, mechanical and process elements. Your experience and judgment will be valued – this isn’t junior CAD work, it’s professional design delivery.
You’ll be working for a leading engineering solutions provider on diverse water sector projects. This is genuine EC&I design work on projects with real complexity and importance. You’ll be working with experienced engineers and multi-disciplinary teams, with scope to develop deeper expertise in water sector design whilst maintaining the flexibility of hybrid working from Manchester.
The role offers competitive rates for experienced EC&I designers and the hybrid flexibility that suits professionals balancing work and personal commitments….