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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to join our client’s project team based in Wirral. This permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work in the chemical and nuclear sectors, with a competitive salary and strong professional development potential.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of C&I design elements across major projects, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards and aligns with core plant design principles and the customer’s functional requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

* Execute all duties in line with stringent health, safety and environmental standards

* Produce detailed technical documentation including equipment functional specs and control system logic

* Create and test logic simulation programs for control system performance validation

* Specify control system hardware, and support cabinet design and construction

* Collaborate with subcontractors and verify detailed design outputs

* Review suppliers' test plans and participate in on-site and factory acceptance testing

* Work with internal engineering specialists to ensure successful delivery of design solutions

* Present technical information to both internal and external stakeholders

* Support customer-facing activities including design reviews and demonstrations

* Analyse commissioning data to drive plant performance improvements

* Maintain and develop reference design standards for control systems

* Prepare proposals with time and cost estimations

* Manage deliverables, report on progress, and maintain communication with stakeholders

* Occasional travel to European suppliers and customer sites required

Qualifications & Experience:

* Degree in Electrical, Electronic or related Engineering discipline

* Strong background in specifying and designing control systems in process plant settings

* Experience working with subcontractors in international environments

* Proficient in PLC hardware, I/O design, communications, and compliance standards (UKCA, CE, UL)

* Skilled in instrumentation design and familiar with EMC standards

* Competence in SCADA systems and user interface/alarm management design

* Practical experience with equipment testing and commissioning

* Excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy essential

* Additional language skills (French or German) are desirable

If you're looking to advance your career in a technically demanding yet rewarding environment, this could be the ideal role for you