Senior EC&I Designer

  • DATS Recruitment Ltd
  • Woolston, Warrington
  • Mar 07, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior EC&I Designer

The Opportunity

We re looking for Senior EC&I Designers to join a well-established engineering team supporting a broad range of utilities and infrastructure projects across the North West. This is a fantastic role for someone with strong electrical, control and instrumentation design experience who wants to work on diverse, technically challenging projects.

Role Responsibilities

  • Produce EC&I reports, scopes of work, and both concept and detailed designs
  • Carry out site surveys on existing utility sites when required
  • Prepare single line diagrams, block cable diagrams, electrical schematics and loop diagrams
  • Complete documentation to agreed quality standards and project requirements
  • Carry out cable sizing and modelling calculations using approved software
  • Support multi-disciplinary project delivery, ensuring work is completed on time and to specification

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum 5 years EC&I or electrical design experience
  • Strong background in utilities (clean water/wastewater) or pharmaceutical projects
  • HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Understanding of WIMES standards (highly desirable)
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and experienced with Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign or Electrical OM cable sizing tools
  • Strong technical understanding with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Able to produce high-quality designs and documentation

What s on Offer

  • Company pension scheme
  • Death in service benefit
  • Hybrid working following probation
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave
  • Employee rewards and discount platform
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Recommend-a-Friend scheme

Why Apply for the Senior EC&I Designer role?

This role offers long-term stability, interesting project variety and the chance to develop your expertise in a supportive, well-established engineering environment. You ll work within a friendly team that encourages progression, continuous learning and high-quality design work.

If you re interested in the Senior EC&I Designer role, click Apply to submit your application.