Electrical & Instrumentation Lead

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Lead is assigned to a project as a member of the Construction Team, with responsibility for the safe, compliant, and timely execution of electrical and GMP-critical instrumentation scopes in regulated pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities. Supervises and manages electrical and instrumentation works across process systems, clean utilities, and GMP cleanroom environments, including trades, contractors, and specialist sub-contractors. The role ensures that E&I construction activities supporting process equipment, clean utilities, building systems, and cleanrooms are delivered in accordance with Safety and Quality standards, GMP requirements, approved design documentation, control estimates, contracts, SOPs, WIs, and applicable regulatory and industry standards. The position supports the full lifecycle from pre-construction through mechanical completion, testing, and system turnover, ensuring readiness for commissioning, qualification (CQV), and regulatory inspection. Responsibilities

• Assists the Construction Manager with Constructability Reviews and Interactive Planning sessions involving the Client, Design Team, and CQV representatives, with emphasis on GMP‑critical E&I installations.
• Oversees E&I construction activities across process systems and clean utilities, including:

• WFI, Purified Water (PW), clean steam, plant steam
• Compressed air and process gases
• HVAC and cleanroom environmental controls
• Process skids, vessels, and packaging systems

• Ensures instrumentation associated with critical quality attributes (CQAs)—pressure, temperature, flow, level, conductivity, and analytical devices—is installed to design, vendor, and GMP expectations.
• Ensures the construction phase is resourced with suitably qualified and experienced E&I personnel, including specialist instrumentation installers and testers, and that all tools, calibrated test equipment, and temporary facilities are appropriate for cleanroom and classified environments.
• Enforces site execution SOPs and cleanroom protocols, including gowning, material control, contamination prevention, and permit-to-work systems such as LOTO, hot works, and confined space entry.
• Complies with construction methods, procedures, and GMP‑aligned practices relating to safety, quality assurance, documentation control, and change management, escalating deficiencies and proposing corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and GMP requirements, including ATEX, hazardous area classifications, cleanroom standards, and client validation expectations.
• Applies strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation as it relates to live systems, energized equipment, testing activities, and interfaces with commissioning and operations.
• Ensures E&I installations meet approved drawings, specifications, P&IDs, instrument indices, I/O lists, vendor documentation, and applicable standards, achieving schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Coordinates closely with CQV, Automation, and Commissioning teams to support efficient loop checking, functional testing, and system release readiness.
• Directs and manages staff, contractors, and sub‑contractors, ensuring effective interdisciplinary coordination between electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and automation teams.
• Performs assessments and appraisals of contractor E&I works, including installation quality, GMP compliance, accuracy of instrument installation/identification, and readiness for testing, energisation, and handover.
• Manages E&I punch list activities, prioritising GMP‑critical systems to support timely mechanical completion.
• Reviews contractor progress reports and provides detailed E&I input to weekly CM and Client reporting.
• Attends daily whiteboard meetings, contractor coordination sessions, E&I progress reviews, and safety reviews.
• Manages E&I construction from pre‑construction through mechanical completion, inspection, testing, and system turnover, ensuring documentation completeness for commissioning, qualification, and regulatory inspection readiness.
• Ensures compliance with the Project Quality Plan, including ITP adherence, inspection records, red‑line mark‑ups, turnover dossiers, and traceability documentation for GMP‑critical instruments.
• Promotes the use of digital delivery tools (e.g., digital ITPs, turnover tracking systems, instrument databases) to enhance traceability, quality, and predictability.
• Captures and shares lessons learned from pharma/biotech E&I execution to continuously improve delivery capability.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role

Skills Required

• Strong technical understanding of E&I installation within GMP‑regulated pharma/biotech environments
• Deep knowledge of electrically classified areas, ATEX requirements, and hazardous area practices
• Experience managing cleanroom‑grade installations and clean‑utilities instrumentation
• Ability to read, interpret, and validate E&I design documentation including P&IDs, instrument indices, loop sheets, and vendor manuals
• Strong leadership, contractor management, and coordination skills across multi‑disciplinary teams
• Proficiency with construction management systems and digital QA/QC tools
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of safety legislation related to energized systems and testing
• Problem‑solving ability with a focus on compliance, schedule, and quality

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Degree, diploma, or trade qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable

Benefits

• VHI Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Training And Educational Assistance
• Annual GP Check-Up
• Extra Annual Leave
• Healthcare Screening
• Recognition Rewards

LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.