Lead EC&I Project Engineer

Job Title: Lead EC&I Project Engineer  
Location: Kent, United Kingdom
Employment Type: 12-month Contract
Client: Operator
 
About You
You will be a highly experienced Lead EC&I Project Engineer with over 10 years’ experience delivering complex, multi-discipline projects across LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, utilities, and COMAH-regulated environments. Skilled in managing and coordinating engineering teams to deliver robust, end-to-end project solutions. Demonstrates strong leadership in overseeing electrical, control, and instrumentation design packages through framework contractors while providing cross-discipline technical support. Known for ensuring effective project governance, technical integrity, and on-time delivery across all project phases within safety-critical industrial settings.
 

About the Role
This role is for a Lead EC&I Project Engineer that will manage a team on Electrical, Control & Instrument Engineers. The team is responsible for completing design package via the Terminal’s approved framework contractors along with providing technical support to other discipline project engineers. This role will provide vital support to the TD Manager, ensuring effective administration of multiple project work scopes. This role brings oversight to the coordination of all stages of the projects, thus ensuring efficient delivery.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate the development of scope of work documents including:
    • Engaging terminal stakeholders to capture key project requirements.
    • Reference all available documentation to clearly articulate project requirements in concise language.
    • Identifying the required legislation, codes, standards, and specifications to be adhered to throughout the project.
    • List key deliverables to be produced during the design stage.
    • Ensure effective project management controls are implemented by the design contractor.
    • Communicate the project schedule that should be followed.
  • Partake and lead in tender events with key nominated suppliers (via dedicated frameworks).
  • Implement good project management controls for all assigned projects including:
    • Identifying and capturing project risks on necessary project registers.
    • Capturing lessons learned and encouraging continuous improvement.
    • Monitoring financial forecasts to ensure spend profiles are met.
    • Tracking schedule performance to drive project delivery on time.
    • Actively review the quality of all design documentation produced by awarded contractors and ensure timely review by Customer reviewers.
    • Facilitate and arrange stakeholder workshops/engagement.
    • Ensure the scope of work is fully met and all solutions are code compliant.
  • Understand and adhere to all necessary contractual requirements.
  • Author Investment Scheme Papers (ISP) and develop sound business cases for all proposed projects.
  • Regularly present project progress to senior members.
  • Provide specialist discipline review on engineering deliverables when required.
  • Act as focal point for technical issues and coordination between Customer, contractors and subcontractors for area of responsibility.
  • Take responsibility for the required Management of Change (MOC) requirements.
  • Develop project summary documentation and facilitate stakeholder reviews and sign off.
  • Coordinate purchase order requisitions.
  • Facilitate communication between discipline functions.
  • Actively manage the work hour budget for their area of responsibility.
  • Actively support constructability programme and communicate constructability issues to discipline engineers.
  • Assist with project close-out.

 

About the Company
Our client is the UK’s leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) importation terminal and one of the largest in Europe. Located in Kent, the terminal plays a vital role in the UK’s energy security by providing flexible and reliable access to global LNG supplies.
With world-class infrastructure and a strong focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability, the Client supports the transition to a lower-carbon future while meeting the country’s energy needs. The business continues to invest in technology and capacity to remain at the forefront of the LNG industry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on both the UK and international energy markets.
 

What’s on Offer?

  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Working on a major LNG project within the UK  
  • 12-month contract type and competitive rates

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