The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Senior EC&I Engineer | North West (Hybrid Working) | up to £58ph | 4 day working week | Outside IR35 The Opportunity Are you at the point where you want more influence over engineering decisions, not just another delivery or design-only contract? This is a senior EC&I contract working on complex, safety-critical programmes within highly regulated environments such as defence and nuclear. The role operates at consultant level, giving real influence over technical decisions rather than being limited to a pure design function. You’d have ownership across the full lifecycle — providing technical leadership, assurance, integration support and problem-solving through delivery — on an Outside IR35 basis with hybrid working and long-term programme stability. It’s an opportunity to shape standards and outcomes, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, rather than just executing instructions. What we’re looking for: Strong background in EC&I, control systems or instrumentation engineering Experience working in regulated or safety-critical environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, petrochemical, power) Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working toward chartership Exposure to functional safety standards (SIL, IEC 61508/61511 or similar) Comfortable operating at senior / consultant level, challenging designs and influencing outcomes UK-based and eligible for security clearance Location: North West / Our client is comfortable with hybrid Working About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. xehkeey We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.