Senior Instrument Engineer - Hybrid, Project Delivery

Morson Human Resources Limited; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Falkirk is seeking a Lead or Senior Instrument Engineer for a permanent or contract role outside IR35, with some hybrid working flexibility. The position focuses on delivering instrumentation, control and automation across the full project lifecycle, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The role requires strong technical leadership, experience across FEED to commissioning, and Chartered Engineer status or active progression toward it.

Qualifications

• Degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred or working towards chartership.
• Significant experience in instrumentation, control and automation engineering in chemical, oil & gas, energy or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience delivering projects through concept, FEED, detailed design and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instrumentation and control engineering designs per project specifications and standards.
• Produce, review and approve instrument specifications, datasheets, control philosophies, I/O schedules and loop diagrams.
• Support hazard studies, design reviews, SIL assessments and functional safety activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Support site surveys and commissioning activities.
• Participate in design reviews and assurance activities.
• Assist with preparation of estimates to support proposals.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control Design

Functional Safety

Project Delivery

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Instrumentation/Control/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Our client in Falkirk is seeking a Lead or Senior Instrument Engineer for a permanent or contract role outside IR35, with some hybrid working flexibility. The position focuses on delivering instrumentation, control and automation across the full project lifecycle, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The role requires strong technical leadership, experience across FEED to commissioning, and Chartered Engineer status or active progression toward it.