EC&I Design Engineer
GB
EC&I Design Engineer
£46,891 to £67,600 + Company Car
UK Wide - hybrid
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About the role
As an EC&I Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-profile construction projects. Your work will directly influence the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our stakeholders.
Embedded within a dynamic project delivery team, you’ll provide expert guidance on EC&I systems, ensuring our designs meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
What you'll be doing
- Acting as the primary technical point of contact for EC&I design, offering clear guidance to project teams and supply chain partners.
- Ensuring all design activities comply with relevant codes, policies, and standards.
- Coordinating design deliverables and driving progress to meet critical project deadlines.
- Managing data and documentation to maintain robust quality assurance processes.
- Supporting procurement activities and preparing key documentation for tenders and awards.
- Leading and participating in design reviews, risk assessments, and process safety workshops.
- Collaborating with business teams to continuously improve policies, procedures, and specifications.
About you
You’re a confident communicator and natural collaborator, able to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels. You bring a strong commercial mindset, always seeking opportunities to optimise and innovate while maintaining compliance and quality.
Key requirements & experience
Essential:
- Solid knowledge of EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) systems, including APC, DCS, PLC, and SCADA.
- Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., BS EN 61508, 61513 and 61511) alongside quality management systems (e.g., ISO9001).
- Experience with CDM Regulations and Principal Designer responsibilities.
- HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Qualifications in Auditing, NEBOSH, Design Management, or CDM.
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
- IOSH/NEBOSH or similar health & safety qualifications.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
- Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
- Company car
- 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
- Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
- Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
- Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
- Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
- Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
- Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
- Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
- Flexible working hours
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
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