Senior EC&I Engineer (Contract)
Contract Type: Contract / Freelance | Location: UK – Project / Site Based | Department: Engineering | Reporting To: Engineering Manager | Start Date: ASAP (subject to contract)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support the design, installation, commissioning, and technical assurance of a broad range of automatic door and access systems on a contract basis. The role will focus on project delivery and specialist EC&I input across pedestrian automatic doors, large industrial doors, and safety‑critical doorsets, operating within nuclear, defence, transport, and other high‑hazard environments. Acting as the EC&I technical focal point within project teams, you will work closely with Mechanical Engineers, subcontractors, and client stakeholders to ensure systems are safe, compliant, and delivered to specification.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide EC&I engineering support across defined project scopes and work packages
- Contribute to Functional Design Specifications and technical definitions
- Undertake site surveys and assessments of existing installations
- Produce detailed EC&I design documentation, including wiring schematics, control panel layouts, cable schedules and I/O lists
- Perform Performance Level (PL) calculations using SISTEMA for SRP/CS
- Ensure compliance with the UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and Machinery Directive principles
- Support site teams with fault finding, troubleshooting, and commissioning
- Review, check, and technically verify EC&I drawings and documentation
- Support NCR resolution and raise technical NCRs where required
- Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
- Provide specialist input to improve design quality, safety, and delivery efficiency
- Work flexibly to meet project milestones, including overtime where required
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong working knowledge of the UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
- Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience with automated doors, access systems, or comparable electro‑mechanical equipment
- Excellent understanding of control systems, electrical circuits, and fault diagnostics
- Familiarity with relevant standards, including BS EN 16005, BS EN 12453, BS EN ISO 13849‑1 / 13849‑2, BS EN 60204, BS 7671
- Ability to interpret and produce EC&I drawings and technical documentation
- Competent with 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD 2D / Inventor 3D preferred)
- Able to deliver compliant EC&I designs with minimal supervision
- Experience producing calculations, reports, and technical specifications
Desirable Experience
- Experience within nuclear, defence, transport, or heavy industry environments
- Practical experience with roller shutters, sectional doors, industrial sliding doors, and powered access systems
- ECS or CSCS card
- Existing SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Experience with safety PLCs, VFDs, interlock and emergency release systems, SISTEMA PL verification tools
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