Instrument Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Design and Engineering Consultancy is seeking an Instrument Engineer for a long-term contract position in Manchester. The role, outside IR35, requires expertise in the energy sector. Responsibilities include providing technical input, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing specifications. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in relevant sectors and understands UK standards. Competitive rates of £50-£55 per hour are offered, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the Oil and Gas, Nuclear or Water sectors.
• Strong understanding of design, installation, and industry practices.
• Knowledge of UK legislation, standards, and explosive area requirements.
• Familiar with CE marking and compliance (ATEX, PED, LVD, Machinery, EMC).
• Awareness of risk management and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and review for instrumentation in projects.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and procedures.
• Prepare specs and requisitions for control systems.
• Review supplier quotes and define installation scopes.
• Support system development and functional safety.

Skills

Experience in Oil and Gas, Nuclear or Water sectors

Understanding of design and installation

Knowledge of UK legislation and standards

Familiarity with CE marking and compliance

Awareness of risk management and HSE

Job description

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Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a highly skilled Instrument Engineer to join a leading Design and Engineering Consultancy, in a long-term contract position, outside IR35. You will be required to work on a hybrid basis from our client's office in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity to work on an exciting range of projects in our client's energy sector.

- Competitive hourly rate from £50-£55 (depending on experience).

- Hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical input and review for instrumentation in projects and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and procedures.
• Prepare specs and requisitions for control systems and instrumentation.
• Review supplier quotes and define installation scopes.
• Support system development, functional safety, and obsolescence management.

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in the Oil and Gas, Nuclear or Water sectors.
• Strong understanding of design, installation, and industry practices.
• Knowledge of UK legislation, standards, and explosive area requirements.
• Familiar with CE marking and compliance (ATEX, PED, LVD, Machinery, EMC).
• Awareness of risk management and HSE requirements.