Electrical ECI Engineer

Electrical EC&I Engineer – Purfleet

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Great Benefits

Be the expert. Be the authority. Be the electrical duty holder that keeps a major UK operation running safely, efficiently, and future-ready.

Are you a seasoned Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer ready to take ownership of a critical site and lead a high-performing engineering function?

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a real impact. You'll be the site's technical authority, driving reliability, championing safety, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across electrical, control and instrumentation systems.

🔹 Lead and develop EC&I standards and best practices

🔹 Act as the site's Electrical Duty Holder

🔹 Drive plant reliability, compliance and operational excellence

🔹 Support and deliver engineering projects from concept to commissioning

🔹 Influence site performance through innovation and continuous improvement

We're looking for someone with strong EC&I expertise, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering safe and efficient operations.

If you're ready to step into a role with genuine responsibility, influence and career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As the site’s Electrical Duty Holder , you’ll be the go‑to technical authority for all EC&I activity — ensuring the plant is safe, compliant, and consistently available to support operational performance.

You will:

• Be the legal Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring all systems meet statutory and internal safety standards.
• Act as the expert authority on EC&I systems, guaranteeing safe maintenance and maximum plant availability.
• Work cross‑functionally with mechanical and operations teams to plan strategic preventive and reactive maintenance that meets commercial KPIs.
• Lead and mentor a skilled team of electricians and EC&I technicians — managing schedules, safe systems of work, and the 24/7 call‑out rota.
• Oversee contractors and manage EC&I contract requirements, ensuring high quality and cost‑effective services.
• Drive the development of the CMMS to align with O&M manuals and bespoke plant requirements.
• Manage installation, testing, operation and optimisation of monitoring and machine protection systems.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve EC&I faults across the plant.
• Oversee minor installation and phased upgrade works.
• Administer and maintain plant control systems, including fault-finding, updates and system back-ups.
• Plan and deliver complex outages to support operational needs.
• Own and control the EC&I OPEX/AOP budget alongside the site management team.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory to guarantee uptime.
• Champion energy‑saving initiatives and help steer the business toward net‑zero operations .
• Maintain compliance with evolving legislation, including BS7671 and BS6626 , always pushing continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

A forward‑thinking EC&I professional with:

• Strong technical expertise across industrial electrical & control systems
• Experience as a duty holder or similar high‑responsibility role
• Confidence managing teams, contractors and budgets
• A proactive mindset and passion for operational excellence
• The drive to innovate and contribute to sustainability goals
• Experienced in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical distribution systems from 110V up to 11kV , including LV final circuits, MCCs, motor control systems, HV switchgear, LV/HV motors, VSDs and HV transformers.
• Ability to act as the site HV Senior Authorised Person (SAP) .

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities