About this Electrical ECI Engineer role at Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Electrical EC&I Engineer – Purfleet
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The opportunity to lead, influence and leave your mark
At Heidelberg Materials, we're looking for an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to play a pivotal role in the future of our Purfleet operation. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a complex industrial environment, drive improvement, influence investment decisions and make a measurable impact on safety, reliability and performance. You'll join a business that is investing in its people, its sites and its future. Your expertise won't be hidden behind layers of approval. You'll be trusted to make decisions, solve complex challenges and shape the engineering standards that keep the site operating at its best.
Why this role stands out
You'll be joining a site where no two days are the same.
One day you could be leading a major plant upgrade, the next troubleshooting a critical issue, improving asset reliability, mentoring technicians, or helping deliver projects that support our sustainability ambitions.
This role offers the chance to:
- Lead significant electrical, control and instrumentation improvements
- Play a key role in site performance and operational success
- Deliver engineering projects from concept through to commissioning
- Work with modern control, automation and instrumentation systems
- Influence future investment and engineering strategy
- Be part of a global organisation with strong UK roots and long-term career opportunities
What you'll be doing
You'll take responsibility for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of all electrical, control and instrumentation systems across the site.
Working closely with operations, maintenance and project teams, you'll:
- Improve plant reliability and availability
- Lead electrical safety and compliance activities
- Deliver plant upgrades and engineering projects
- Support and develop skilled electrical and EC&I technicians
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage contractors, budgets and critical spare parts
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Help shape a more sustainable and energy-efficient operation
- Experienced in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical distribution systems from 110V up to 11kV, including LV final circuits, MCCs, motor control systems, HV switchgear, LV/HV motors, VSDs and HV transformers.
- Ability to act as the site HV Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, leading improvements and making things better.
You may currently be working as an:
- EC&I Engineer
- Senior Electrical Engineer
- Electrical & Controls Engineer
- Electrical Reliability Engineer
- Electrical Engineering Manager
- Lead Electrical Engineer
Why Join us?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.
Rewards & Benefits
We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
- Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
- Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
- Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
- Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities
