DATS Recruitment
Control & Instrumentation Engineer
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Location: Lancashire
Salary: Up to £60k, DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Control & Instrumentation Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a well-established engineering team delivering a wide range of capital projects within a major industrial manufacturing environment.
Working across the full project lifecycle, you will be involved in feasibility studies, specification, design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of control and instrumentation systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging projects while working within a collaborative, safety-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Produce and review C&I engineering designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Develop instrument data sheets, design specifications, and test documentation.
- Produce cable block diagrams, cable schedules, wiring schedules, and loop drawings.
- Specify and support the procurement of control and instrumentation equipment.
- Manage technical aspects of installation contracts and oversee on-site installation activities.
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery.
- Commission DCS and instrumentation systems and complete all commissioning documentation.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
- Provide post-installation technical support for control and instrumentation systems.
- Drive continuous improvement and engineering best practice throughout project delivery.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree qualified (minimum 2:1) in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
- Experience in: DCS design/PLC systems/Hazardous Area installations/Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)/Instrument specification/Detailed engineering design/on-site commissioning/P&IDs/Strong project planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving.
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Desirable Experience
- Eurotherm DCS.
- Schneider or Allen Bradley PLC programming.
- Control panel design.
- GE iFIX SCADA.
- Camera and vision systems.
- PLC and SCADA troubleshooting.
- Feasibility studies.
- Project management or project controls.
- Budget preparation.
- Experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Company pension with generous employer contribution.
- Annual bonus opportunity.
- Private healthcare.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Free on-site parking with EV charging.
- On-site canteen and fitness facilities.
If you're an experienced Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects within a forward-thinking engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
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