EC&I Project Engineer – Eastern Scotland – COMAH Manufacturing Facility – Contract (Outside IR35)

Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced EC&I Project Engineer to support a COMAH regulated manufacturing facility in Eastern Scotland on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, safety-critical operation delivering key capital and improvement projects. The role is offered on a contract basis and has been assessed as Outside IR35.

The Role:
As an EC&I Project Engineer, you will take the lead on the EC&I delivery of a multi-million-pound packaging line upgrade project. You will be responsible for managing the electrical scope of work from detailed design through to installation, integration, and commissioning.

Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should have experience in the following areas:

* EC&I project delivery within process or manufacturing environments

* Preparation of technical specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documentation

* Managing contractors and external vendors on site

* Design review and installation oversight

* Control systems (PLC/DCS) and instrumentation

* Electrical distribution systems (LV / 415V is essential)

* Commissioning and functional testing

* HAZOP participation and Management of Change (MOC) processes

* Working within COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR or other regulated environments

What You’ll Bring:

* Strong safety-first mindset with experience in hazardous areas

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Good stakeholder communication skills

* Proactive and structured approach to problem solving

* Commercial awareness and budget control experience

* Hands-on engineering capability with project management competence

Qualifications:

Essential:

* Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent experience)

* LV / 415 V experience is essential

* Proven experience within regulated manufacturing or process environments