C&I Project Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Controls and Instrumentation Project Engineer to join their team in Scotland. The role requires managing capital project implementations, ensuring timely and budgeted delivery, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering credentials, proficiency in process control systems, and excellent project management skills. This is a great opportunity for professionals interested in making significant impacts in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Controls & Instrumentation or related field with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge in project management and health & safety.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementation of projects ensuring timely commissioning.
• Analyze customer data for equipment performance enhancement.
• Develop project schedules and manage budgets efficiently.

Skills

Process control systems

S7/PCS7 control software

Project management expertise

Health and safety management

Industrial sensors and instrumentation

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Controls & Instrumentation

Prince 2/APM certification

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Controls and Instrumentation Project Engineer to join our clients, Project Engineering team. This role focuses on providing Capital Project support to manufacturing sites. The primary objective of the team is to deliver capital expenditure projects efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical and site implementation of projects, ensuring successful commissioning on time and within budget.
• Manage projects by analysing and converting customer asset data into actionable insights to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Plan and oversee installation and commissioning work while coordinating communication with customer site teams and product businesses.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets, managing critical control points through collaboration across all functions.
• Utilise specialist C&I knowledge to ensure capex projects meet technical specifications.
• Create cost estimates and project schedules, managing expenditures efficiently.
• Coordinate and manage external resources to support project delivery.
• Oversee the project lifecycle, including capital approval, maintaining accurate financial data, and ensuring proper project closure.
• Manage construction and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills and Experience Required for the Project Engineer:

• Strong knowledge of process control systems (hardware & software).
• Familiarity with S7/PCS7 control software and its interrelations.
• Proven project management skills, including scope, cost, budget, and timeline management.
• Experience in health and safety management, including contractor coordination.
• Extensive experience with industrial sensors, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Understanding of industrial processes and associated automation, including IT/OT system convergence.
• Proficiency in documenting solution designs using conceptual and physical diagrams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with customers and internal teams regarding plans, issues, and solutions.

Educational Qualifications:

• Degree in Controls & Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline, with relevant experience in commissioning monitoring and control systems.
• Prince 2/APM (or equivalent) project management certification.
• NEBOSH Certificate.
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.