EC&I Project & Design Engineer / FMCG Projects / REMOTE / £55k - £65k + bens

Would you like the opportunity to take a technical lead role on EC&I projects within a consultancy that has experienced significant growth in recent years?

I am supporting an international engineering consultancy that is expanding its UK presence and is looking to appoint a UK-based EC&I Engineer to work REMOTELY and support ongoing growth across the FMCG sector. The company already works with several blue-chip customers and has ambitious plans to further expand its project and design capabilities across both UK and international sites.

The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing EC&I design capability in-house, supporting the development and delivery of automation and electrical systems across a range of brewery, distillery, and food manufacturing projects.

This role would suit an engineer with a strong background in control systems, low voltage electrical design, and industrial automation, who enjoys working across multiple projects in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

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Deliver EC&I engineering design across brewery, distillery, and FMCG projects

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Produce electrical and control system design documentation

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Carry out engineering calculations and technical design work

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Develop control philosophies and automation strategies

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Produce technical deliverables including:

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Electrical schematics

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I/O lists and allocation

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Instrumentation specifications

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Equipment and component selection

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Support the integration of automation and control systems

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Collaborate closely with process engineers and project managers to deliver complete engineering solutions

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Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and project delivery

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Engage with equipment vendors and automation suppliers where required

Automation platforms will primarily include Siemens and Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley).

Candidate Requirements

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Experience working as an EC&I Engineer, Controls Engineer, or Automation Engineer

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Strong understanding of low voltage electrical systems

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Proven experience producing EC&I design documentation and engineering calculations

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Experience with industrial automation and PLC-based control systems

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Ability to manage and contribute across multiple engineering projects

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Experience within food manufacturing, brewing, distilling, or FMCG environments would be advantageous

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Strong understanding of process automation and control systems

Benefits

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Salary between £55k - £65k DOE

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Pension

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Holidays - 25 + bank