Senior Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)

Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to support the integrity and technical delivery of the organisation by acting as a central point for all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design activities and related information. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and responsibility for concept and detailed design of EC&I systems, along with oversight of external suppliers and contractors.

Key Objectives

Ensure consistent, high-quality engineering outputs for both clients and internal production teams.
Support the successful delivery of major projects within agreed timelines and budgets, escalating risks where necessary.
Contribute to departmental goals and broader organisational strategy.

Main Responsibilities

Plan and manage engineering resources to meet project requirements, providing regular updates to project leadership.
Develop both conceptual and detailed EC&I system designs across multiple projects.
Review and approve engineering deliverables in line with internal quality processes.
Ensure all technical documentation is complete, accurate, and properly recorded.
Monitor materials and components to support uninterrupted production workflows.
Provide regular progress updates to senior engineering leadership.
Supervise and support team members, including performance management and workload planning.
Assist in recruitment and onboarding of engineering staff and contractors.
Support the resolution of non-conformance issues and raise concerns where appropriate.
Provide technical support to manufacturing or installation teams as required.
Deliver departmental objectives using available internal and external resources.
Track and improve team performance in terms of delivery, quality, and efficiency.
Maintain accurate records of project changes and associated impacts.
Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders as required.
Identify and communicate project risks, delays, or cost overruns, along with mitigation strategies.
Conduct performance reviews and support ongoing development of team members.
Promote effective collaboration within the team and across departments.
Ensure alignment with organisational values and strategic direction.

Performance Standards

Maintain compliance with relevant electrical engineering standards and regulations.
Achieve high levels of on-time project delivery in line with business targets.
Support continuous improvement in quality performance and reduction of non-conformances.
Accurately capture and report project changes and associated engineering effort.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to manage budgets and schedules effectively.
Contribute to the successful achievement of departmental objectives.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience.
Professional registration (or working towards it) with an appropriate engineering institution is desirable.
Eligibility to obtain security clearance may be advantageous depending on project requirements.
Experience managing engineering teams or external contractors on complex projects.
Proficiency in relevant engineering design software (e.g., CAD tools).
Ability to independently design compliant EC&I systems.
Experience producing technical drawings, reports, and specifications.
Competence in engineering calculations using both manual and software-based methods.
Familiarity with control systems or PLC programming is beneficial.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Flexible approach to work to meet project demands when required