At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex engineering projects and mentor high-performing technical teams.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm based in Manchester, UK.
- Benefits: Negotiable rates, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and extensive design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Location: Manchester, UK
Contract: 12 months
Rates: Negotiable
Are you an experienced Senior C&I Engineer / Instrumentation Engineer looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects and lead high-performing technical teams? Our client is seeking a talented Principal Instrumentation Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering critical design solutions across the full engineering lifecycle, from tendering through to project close-out.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Principal Control and Instrumentation Engineer to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering expertise. You will be responsible for managing technical resources, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Acting as a key point of contact for discipline-related matters, you will help drive performance, mentor engineers, and resolve complex engineering challenges whilst maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- You will lead and coordinate C&I engineering activities across multiple projects, managing technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Overseeing design production, checking and approval activities, managing technical interfaces, monitoring project performance through KPIs and reporting.
- Supporting risk, opportunity and change management processes.
- You will also contribute to resource planning, budget management, compliance activities, and the ongoing development of engineering personnel through mentoring and line management responsibilities.
Essential Requirements
- Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of instrumentation installation requirements within hazardous and potentially explosive environments.
- Professional registration such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
- Extensive engineering design experience across the full project lifecycle.
- Proven experience specifying and designing Safety Instrumented Systems in accordance with IEC 61511 and IEC 61508.
- Strong leadership, line management and mentoring experience.
- Understanding of CE marking requirements, including ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance.
- Awareness of HSE requirements, risk identification and management processes.
- Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements, including CDM Regulations.
- Valid safety passport or industry equivalent.
Equal Opportunities
Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.
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Control and Instrumentation Engineer employer: Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd
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