Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

PM GROUP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join their Manchester team on a hybrid basis. The role involves planning and executing engineering services, mentoring junior staff, and engaging in multi-disciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a related engineering field.
• Thorough experience in control and instrumentation specification & design engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute instrumentation engineering services and solutions.
• Assist with bids and tenders, provide coaching to early-career engineers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer with IET

Tools

PLC/DCS Systems

Fieldbus Technology

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 planning and executing 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 will also assist with bids and tenders, as well as provide coaching and mentoring to early-career engineering professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a related engineering field.
• Preferably a Chartered Engineer with IET, or working towards it.
• Thorough experience in control and instrumentation specification & design engineering work.
• Knowledge of Fieldbus technology (Profibus DP and Modbus RTU).
• Some experience in programming/configuration of PLC/DCS systems is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt, multi-task, and prioritize when necessary.
• Positive outlook and approachable manner.

Learn More

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 at 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, please let us know.