EC&I Engineer

OLG Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior EC&I Engineer to work for a client based in Renfrew. This will be a hybrid role with office attendance on Tues, Wed and Thursday and working from home available on…

Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £50 – £55/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 11 September 2026

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About this contract

OLG Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior EC&I Engineer to work for a client based in Renfrew. This will be a hybrid role with office attendance on Tues, Wed and Thursday and working from home available on Monday and Friday. 1 year contract length as a minimum.

Role

Senior Engineer on a Project providing technical expertise working on complex control systems and responsible for delivering a key segment of the project.

Key Responsibilities

* Work as part of E,C&I Team working on design packages for construction and commissioning of complex machinery

* Capable of formulating resolutions of technically challenging and/or high-profile issues, with support from Lead Engineer, and effectively communicating with Clients and Senior Management.

* Preparation of E,C&I deliverables including: Control System Specifications, Shut Down Cause & Effect Charts, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions for long lead items.

* Checking of E,C&I design deliverables including Cable Block diagrams, Cable routing diagrams, Cable Schedules and termination diagrams.

* Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal / contract by raising technical queries with projects / client.

* Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Tests.

* Participates in multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provides all necessary E,C&I engineering input and support to close out of actions.

* LV Electrical Power Design

* Performs related duties as and when instructed by the E,C&I Lead Engineer.

Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications:

* BSc / BEng, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

Desirable:

* CEng

* TUV SIS Functional Safety Qualification

* Experience of Motion Control/Servo Applications

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

* Minimum of 5 years general engineering experience focusing on E,C&I design, construction and commissioning

* Experience of working in control systems upgrade projects – PLC, SCADA, Motion Control, Servos

* Experience of commissioning Motor Control Centres and Control System Cabinets.

* Good organizational and time management skills

* Ability to problem-solve effectively

* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

* Ability to effectively work in a team

* Construction and commissioning site experience

Personal attributes:

* Good verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal and organisational skill

* A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity, and consistency.

* High levels of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own workflow to meet objectives.

* A capacity for persistence and resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment

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