E&I Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd
£55 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
County Durham
Summary: The E&I Small Projects Engineer (HV Bias) role involves leading small electrical and instrumentation projects within a chemical facility in County Durham. The position requires a strong background in high voltage (HV) systems and experience in regulated environments. The engineer will manage documentation and collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a competitive hourly rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading small electrical and instrumentation projects across the site
- Managing documentation, technical queries, and problem-solving
- Supporting maintenance project activities across power distribution and C&I
- Working closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure smooth project delivery
Key Skills:
- Degree qualified or HNC with 10+ years' experience
- Strong experience in HV (11kV) networks
- Background in EC&I across ATEX / COMAH environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Salary (Rate): £55/hour
City: County Durham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
E&I Small Projects Engineer (HV Bias) / Contract / Chemicals / County Durham
Are you looking for your next contract opportunity in the Teesside area? We’re supporting a leading operator in the chemical sector who is seeking an experienced E&I Engineer with a strong HV background to join their team on a long-term contract.
This role is ideal for someone with a solid track record in highly regulated environments such as Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power, or Process industries.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading small electrical and instrumentation projects across the site
- Managing documentation, technical queries, and problem-solving
- Supporting maintenance project activities across power distribution and C&I.
- Working closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure smooth project delivery
What we’re looking for:
- Ideally degree qualified, though HNC with 10+ years' experience is also welcome
- Strong experience in HV (11kV) networks is highly desirable
- A background in EC&I across ATEX / COMAH environments, with hands-on project exposure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The Offer:
- Outside IR35 contract
- Competitive rate: £55/hour
- Site-based, 5 days per week
- Initial contract with potential for extension
If you're a skilled E&I Engineer ready to take on a high-impact role in a respected chemical facility, apply now.