Senior I&C Engineer, Pharma Process Automation

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer to lead instrumentation and controls design for pharmaceutical facilities. The role supports DCS, PLC, and SCADA implementations and requires senior-level leadership across project teams in the UK, with office locations in Manchester or Birmingham.

You will guide process control design, ensure cGMP/GAMP compliance, and coordinate with clients and senior directors to deliver compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the design of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical facilities for the cGMP production.
• A BEng (Hons) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial process control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA) and pharma instrumentation.
• Knowledge of instrumentation components (transmitters, valves, regulators, etc.).
• Experience with AutoCAD, P&IDs, instrument schedules, and calculations.
• Familiarity with ISA standards and cGMP / GAMP automation lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Managers to determine scope, cost, and scheduling needs.
• Assign personnel to provide cost-effective engineering and technical support.
• Define design detail level and workflow to achieve project goals.
• Estimate hours and support the design team with deliverables.
• Ensure quality and compliance with IPS standards and project schedules.
• Contribute to training and development of I&C and E disciplines.
• Assist with design development for DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Support 3-D model development showing instrument locations.
• Develop control system concepts in line with client requirements.
• Collaborate with third-party integrators as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering supervision

Communication

Team coordination

Education

BEng (Hons) Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Tools

DCS/PLC/SCADA

AutoCAD

P&ID

ISA standards

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer to lead instrumentation and controls design for pharmaceutical facilities. The role supports DCS, PLC, and SCADA implementations and requires senior-level leadership across project teams in the UK, with office locations in Manchester or Birmingham.

You will guide process control design, ensure cGMP/GAMP compliance, and coordinate with clients and senior directors to deliver compliant solutions.