Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer for its CCGT site in Kent.
The Lead Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £75,000 + medical + bonus.
If you’re a degree qualified Electrical or Controls and Instrumentation Engineer, with experience managing high-value and high-risk projects, ideally with a project management qualification, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role
Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will:
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Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance strategies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of EC&I plant systems.
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Support the development and delivery of engineering business plans, managing operational and capital expenditure within your area of responsibility.
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Lead projects and planned outages from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
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Develop contract strategies, manage supplier performance, and support technical and commercial negotiations.
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Create and optimise maintenance strategies to improve EC&I asset reliability, compliance, and performance.
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Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, audits, benchmarking, and the implementation of best practice.
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Lead technical reviews and plant modifications relating to EC&I systems, ensuring robust engineering governance and effective change management.
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Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and engineering standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
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Develop technical specifications and support tender evaluations, contract placement, and contractor management for EC&I equipment and services.
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Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners to maximise plant performance.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Degree-qualified in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Controls & Instrumentation), or HNC/HND with significant relevant industry experience.
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Strong experience in EC&I systems within power generation, CCGT, heavy industry, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive environments.
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Good understanding of EC&I equipment, asset management, and maintenance best practices.
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Proven experience managing projects, outages, or maintenance activities in complex industrial environments.
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Experience in contract management, supplier performance, and commercial risk management.
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APMP qualification or equivalent project management experience is desirable.
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NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification is desirable.
Personal skills
The Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role would suit someone who is:
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Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
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Confident communicator who builds effective working relationships across all levels.
Salary and benefits of the Lead EC&I Strategy Engineer role
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Starting salary of up to £75,000
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Benefits package including private medical insurance, bonus and very competitive pension contributions
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Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities
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