Project Engineer Controls and Instrumentation

Pioneer Selection; Darwen; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking a Project Engineer for controls and instrumentation in Blackburn. You will lead engineering projects from concept through to completion within a highly automated manufacturing environment, coordinating internal teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure successful delivery.

Key responsibilities include site inspections, procurement support, documentation, risk assessments and ensuring adherence to UK health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Engineer, Controls Engineer or Improvement Engineer in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA and instrumentation is essential.
• Ability to deliver projects from concept to completion on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through completion in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure project delivery.
• Perform site inspections to monitor progress, quality and safety.
• Support procurement through equipment specification reviews and supplier coordination.
• Produce technical documentation, reports and project updates.
• Perform risk assessments and establish safe systems of work.

Skills

PLC control systems

HMI

SCADA

Instrumentation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical/Controls or related Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Engineer Controls and Instrumentation

Location: Blackburn

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (OTE £62,000+)

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering projects from concept through to completion within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Carry out site inspections to monitor project progress, quality and safety.
• Support procurement activities through equipment specification reviews and supplier coordination.
• Produce technical documentation, reports and project updates.
• Perform risk assessments, establish safe systems of work and ensure engineering compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Non-Negotiable Requirements: Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Controls Engineer or Improvement Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC control systems, HMI, SCADA and instrumentation.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple departments and contractors.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, engineering standards and contractor management.
• Experience planning, managing and delivering engineering projects to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Degree qualified in Electrical, Controls or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

• Working for a globally recognised manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for innovation and quality.
• Joining a company that continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and manufacturing facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for training, development and long-term career progression.
• Exposure to a diverse range of automation and capital engineering projects within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to play a key role in delivering engineering improvements and automation projects across a modern manufacturing facility.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, please apply as indicated. For further details contact Antony Edwards at Pioneer Selection. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you may be eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply, please see our website for further details.