Principal Instrumentation Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, UK
Summary: The Principal Instrument Engineer will lead the Control & Instrumentation (C&I) engineering efforts for a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project focused on a hydrogen process plant. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and client interaction to ensure the project's success. The position is temporary, with a minimum duration of six months, based in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing engineering documentation, project deliverables, and compliance with relevant standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and instrument discipline input for FEED projects.
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Allocate tasks and manage project deliverables against timelines and budgets.
- Oversee the procurement and specification of control systems, instrumentation, and analysers.
- Ensure adherence to national and international codes, regulations, and standards.
- Conduct technical bid assessments and supplier evaluations.
- Lead safety case preparation, including cybersecurity verification and validation activities.
- Support installation planning for instrumentation in potentially explosive environments.
Key Skills:
- Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or close to achieving it).
- Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards relevant to process plant engineering.
- Competency in instrumentation installation for hazardous areas.
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
Salary (Rate): £75.00 Hourly
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Energy
Principal/Lead C&I Engineer - (Temporary - FEED Hydrogen Project)Location: Manchester
Duration: 6 months as a minimum
Rate: £60 - £75 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: 40 per week
Industry: Hydrogen/Energy/Process Engineering
Type: Temporary Contract
Overview:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal/Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join a dynamic team in delivering a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project for an innovative hydrogen process plant. This role requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and client-facing experience to ensure successful project execution.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and instrument discipline input for FEED projects.
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Allocate tasks and manage project deliverables against timelines and budgets.
- Oversee the procurement and specification of control systems, instrumentation, and analysers.
- Ensure adherence to national and international codes, regulations, and standards.
- Conduct technical bid assessments and supplier evaluations.
- Lead safety case preparation, including cybersecurity verification and validation activities.
- Support installation planning for instrumentation in potentially explosive environments.
- Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or close to achieving it).
- Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards relevant to process plant engineering.
- Competency in instrumentation installation for hazardous areas.
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.