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EC&I Engineering Manager

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Posted on - 21 May 2026 Salary - £65-70 Ltd per hour
Job Type - Contract Location - Chorley/Hybrid

Job Description

We are looking for an EC&I Engineering Manager to work on a long term contract in Chorley/Hybrid.

The role is working Monday to Thursday (2 days’ in the office, 2 days’ from home).
Rate is c£65-70 Ltd per hour Outside IR35 (or Umbrella/PAYE equivalent)
Duties for the EC&I Engineering Manager:
As Engineering Manager, you will take ownership of engineering delivery across multiple projects, supporting business growth while ensuring projects are delivered to scope, budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across the full project lifecycle.
  • Develop engineering delivery strategies, scopes of work and technical solutions for bids and proposals.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project execution.
  • Manage engineering budgets, schedules, resources and project risks.
  • Ensure engineering activities are delivered in accordance with quality, safety and compliance requirements.
  • Oversee the production and approval of engineering documentation, calculations, drawings and technical deliverables.
  • Support design assurance, verification and validation activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote engineering best practice.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Support recruitment, mentoring, competency development and performance management of engineering teams.
  • Act as the key engineering contact throughout procurement, manufacture, testing, installation and commissioning activities.

Requirements for the EC&I Engineering Manager:

  • Degree qualified in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.
  • Significant experience leading engineering teams within a regulated engineering environment.
  • Strong background in EC&I design, project delivery and technical governance.
  • Experience managing engineering budgets, schedules, resources and risk.
  • Strong understanding of engineering compliance, safety requirements and industry standards.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
  • Experience delivering projects within sectors such as nuclear, defence, energy, utilities, process, oil & gas or other highly regulated industries would be advantageous.

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Contact Rebecca for further details
rebecca@simplyrecruitmentgroup.com
01744 419 570

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