Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

PM GROUP; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Group is seeking a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer for a hybrid role based in Manchester. The successful candidate will execute engineering services across various development phases and support bids, fostering growth in early-career professionals through mentorship.

Qualifications

• Thorough level of experience in control and instrumentation engineering.
• Experience with fieldbus technology (Profibus DP and Modbus RTU) is essential.
• Ability to adapt, multi-task, and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Instrumentation engineering services across multiple phases.
• Assist with bids and tenders, provide coaching to early-career engineers.

Skills

Control and instrumentation specification & design engineering

Fieldbus technology design

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in a related Engineering field

Chartered Engineer with IET or working towards

Tools

PLC/DCS systems programming/configuration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join PM Group working for us on a hybrid working arrangement based out of our Manchester office.

Job Title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Manchester

Responsibilities

As a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of our Instrumentation engineering services and solutions with customers, across conceptual, basic and detailed design engineering phases; and into construction and CQV phases within a genuine multi-disciplinary delivery team.

You'll also assist with bids and tenders as well as providing coaching and mentoring to early careers engineering professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a related Engineering field.
• Preferably a Chartered Engineer with IET, or working towards.
• Possess a thorough level of experience in control and instrumentation specification & design engineering work.
• Fieldbus technology (Profibus DP and Modbus RTU) design knowledge.
• Some experience of programming/configuration of PLC/DCS systems would be advantageous.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to adapt, multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Display a positive outlook and approachable manner.

Find out more about PM Group and our projects.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our 2025 business strategy. Please visit our website to read more in our Corporate Responsibility & Health and Safety Report 2020.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.