Instrument Engineer

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire

Rate: £50-£55 per hour

Contract Length: 6 months

Working Arrangements: Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days WFH

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Instrument Engineer to support a local projects team by providing instrument design and consulting services within the pharmaceutical sector. This role requires a high level of autonomy, strong communication skills, and a solid technical engineering design background.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation designs for pharmaceutical projects, including:
  
  
  
  • Upgrade of effluent plant to PLC control
  
  
  • Upgrade of process plant to Emerson DCS and functional safety improvements
  
  
  
  


• Work closely with the multi-discipline design team and Project Manager to ensure efficient project delivery


• Review and assess customer requirements, providing accurate resource estimates


• Produce reports, scope of work, concept designs, and detailed designs (RIBA 2-4)


• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015


• Conduct site surveys and liaise with subcontractors


• Provide technical leadership and drive performance improvements

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Instrumentation design, ideally within pharmaceutical projects


• HNC/Degree in an engineering-related discipline


• Strong knowledge of E&I design best practices and project lifecycle


• Functional safety experience (IEC 61511) with the ability to produce SIL documentation


• Compex 12 qualification (desirable)


• Experience working within a multi-discipline team and liaising with client representatives


• Familiarity with AutoCAD LT, Navisworks, and Revit (not essential)

Benefits of the Role

• Competitive contract rates


• Flexible working with two days WFH


• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical projects