- Permanent
- Little Stanney
- £45k - 60k per year GBP

EC&I Partners
Software Engineer
Location: Ellesmere Port, with occasional site visits required and up to 2 days per week WFH.
Salary: up to £60,000 based on experience
Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday flexible hours
Start: ASAP
Job Overview
Our clients are passionate about decarbonization, renewable energy, and complex engineering. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative projects and collaborating closely with diverse teams to deliver outstanding results.
Benefits
- Up to £60,000 annual base salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank/public holidays
- Employer pension contributions
- Option to buy 3 additional days annual leave
- Enhance Maternity and Paternity pay after 2 years of service
- Death in Service
- Free eye testing and money off glasses
- Access to vocational rehabilitation.
- Wedding vouchers
- Long service vouchers and additional holidays
- Option to join Sport social club for £4 per month which allows you to attend events as reduced costs or for free
Responsibilities
- Software Development: Design and develop functional automation software programs that are easy to follow and debug.
- Testing: Conduct thorough software testing alongside the commissioning team to ensure system reliability and repeatability.
- Team Support: Train and guide junior software engineers, sharing best practices and expertise.
- Client Engagement: Attend client meetings and confidently represent the company while addressing project requirements.
- Process Optimization: Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements.
- Commissioning Support: Assist commissioning teams during pre-FAT and FAT with software-related tasks.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with site-based and commissioning engineers to improve standards and consider all aspects of projects, from maintenance to decommissioning.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably with a degree or a time-served apprenticeship
- Gas Network experience preferable
- Proven experience with complex automation software systems.
- Knowledge of gas analytical and metering systems (preferred but not essential).
- Proficiency with industry-leading PLC hardware and software (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi), and ability to integrate multiple subsystems.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with a positive and proactive attitude.
Why us?
Our client emphasizes professional development and upholds five core values: Safety, Service, Strength, Sustainability, and Success. Join them in driving innovation in decarbonization and renewable energy while working within a supportive and growth-oriented environment within the Oil & Gas industry.
EC&I Partners is acting as an employment business and an employment agency.