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PROJECT ENGINEER CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION
Job Title: Project Engineer Controls and Instrumentation
Location: Blackburn
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (OTE £62,000+)
Job Role of the Project Engineer Controls and Instrumentation
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Engineer Controls and Instrumentation to join a globally recognised manufacturing business with a long-standing history of innovation and operational excellence. As part of a world-leading international group, this organisation manufactures high-quality products that are supplied into a wide range of industries and used in many high-profile commercial projects across the globe.
Sector – Manufacturing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Controls & Instrumentation Project Engineer
- Previous experience working as a Project Engineer, Controls Engineer or Improvement Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of PLC control systems, HMI, SCADA and instrumentation.
- Proven experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to completion.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple departments and contractors.
- Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, engineering standards and contractor management.
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Requirements for the Controls & Instrumentation Project Engineer
- Experience planning, managing and delivering engineering projects to agreed timescales and budgets.
- Ability to coordinate internal teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
- Experience producing technical documentation, reports and project updates.
- Knowledge of risk assessments, safe systems of work and engineering compliance.
- Experience carrying out site inspections to monitor project progress, quality and safety.
- Ability to support procurement activities through equipment specification reviews and supplier coordination.
- Degree qualified in Electrical, Controls or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
The Controls & Instrumentation Project Engineer will benefit from:
- Working for a globally recognised manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for innovation and quality.
- Joining a company that continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and manufacturing facilities.
- Excellent opportunities for training, development and long-term career progression.
- Exposure to a diverse range of automation and capital engineering projects within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to play a key role in delivering engineering improvements and automation projects across a modern manufacturing facility.


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