Project Engineer – EC&I

Channel Islands | Guernsey & Jersey | £60,000–£75,000 + Relocation & Rental Support

A chance to build, improve and make a real impact across the Channel Islands.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Engineer with an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) background to join a growing engineering team and take ownership of a varied portfolio of operational, capital maintenance and growth projects across Guernsey and Jersey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being involved throughout the full project lifecycle — from initial concept and design through to commissioning, handover and close-out.

🔧 What you’ll be doing

Deliver engineering projects from initiation through to commissioning, handover and final reporting.
Act as the EC&I technical lead across project activities including HAZOP, LOPA, design, commissioning and validation.
Develop improvement projects and turn concepts into practical engineering solutions.
Manage capital maintenance and growth projects, including budgets, schedules, quality and project risks.
Provide technical support across LPG and network operational areas.
Develop engineering standards, procedures and controls.
Coordinate technical resources and third-party contractors.
Support Operations and Asset Management with engineering analysis and technical reviews.
Contribute to asset integrity and asset information initiatives.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and operational teams.
Work collaboratively across both Guernsey and Jersey.
Participate in the management on-call rota.

👷 What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally bring:

A BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline — or HNC/HND/equivalent.
5+ years’ experience in an engineering and/or operational environment.
Proven experience managing engineering projects.
Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical installations and industrial automation/control systems.
Experience with PLC, SCADA and/or DCS platforms.
Experience within gas, chemical, petrochemical, process, utilities or a similar engineering environment.
Understanding of project risk management and engineering project delivery.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, including P&IDs, PFDs and engineering schematics.
Knowledge of CMMS/asset management systems.
ArcGIS/ArcMap experience would be advantageous.
Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.

🌊 Why consider the Channel Islands?

This is more than just another engineering role. You’ll be working on projects that directly support essential energy infrastructure while enjoying the unique lifestyle and surroundings of the Channel Islands.

The package includes:

💰 £60,000–£75,000 salary, dependent on experience, qualifications and skills

✈️ £2,500 one-off relocation allowance to support your move

🏠 £600 per month rental allowance

📍 Work across Guernsey & Jersey

📈 Opportunity to contribute to significant engineering and infrastructure projects

🤝 Collaborative engineering environment

🛠️ Technical ownership and involvement across the full project lifecycle

If you’re an experienced EC&I Project Engineer looking for a role where your technical expertise can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.