Senior EC&I Engineer

Location: Bolton

Salary: DEO £60,000.00 +
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent or Contract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support a key client in Bolton, specialising in the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated door and access systems.

This is a technically focused role acting as a central point for Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) activities. You will work on a diverse range of systems-from pedestrian automatic doors to large industrial and safety-critical doorsets within nuclear, defence, transport, and other high-hazard environments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design

• Lead EC&I design activities across automated door and access control systems
• Design and develop:
  • Wiring schematics
  • Control panels and assemblies
  • Cable schedules
• Produce detailed EC&I drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
• Ensure systems comply with required Performance Levels (PL) or SIL ratings
• Use SISTEMA to analyse and verify safety-related control systems (SRP/CS)

Project & Site Delivery

• Conduct site visits to assess existing installations and define modification requirements
• Support installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance activities
• Provide fault diagnosis and troubleshooting support to site teams
• Assist with Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and project scoping

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a focal point between:
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Project teams
  • Subcontractors
  • External stakeholders and clients
• Support multi-disciplinary integration across departments
• Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure successful project delivery

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Machinery Directive
  • UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
  • Relevant British and ISO standards
• Review, check, and technically verify EC&I drawings and documentation
• Carry out approval responsibilities in line with company processes
• Contribute to Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including raising and resolving issues

General Responsibilities

• Maintain flexibility to support project deadlines, including overtime where required
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and seniority level

Essential Requirements

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
• Proven experience with:
  • Automated doors, access systems, or similar electro-mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical systems and control circuits
  • Fault-finding and diagnostics
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
• Ability to independently design compliant EC&I systems

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with relevant standards, including:
  • BS EN 16005 (Pedestrian Doors)
  • BS EN 12453
  • BS EN ISO 13849-1 & 13849-2
  • BS EN 60204
  • BS 7671
• Experience producing EC&I documentation, reports, and specifications
• Experience performing engineering calculations (manual and software-based)
• Competence with AutoCAD 2D and/or Inventor 3D
• Understanding of:
  • Motors, gearboxes, clutch/brake systems
  • Sensors and safety devices
  • Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
  • PLCs and programmable safety systems

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with:
  • Roller shutters, sectional doors, industrial sliding doors, or powered access systems
• Experience in safety-critical sectors (nuclear, defence, heavy industry)
• Knowledge of:
  • Safety PLCs
  • Interlock systems
  • Emergency release mechanisms
  • VFDs
• Experience using SISTEMA for PL calculations
• ECS/CSCS card
• Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.