Jobs in Salford, United Kingdom

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Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: August 31, 2027
Work Setup: Remote with travel at set milestones (BPSS clearance required)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a highly skilled Metering Engineer to lead the design, assessment, and deployment of industrial utilities metering solutions across multiple sites. This role will support large-scale metering initiatives that drive sustainability, operational excellence, and compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in instrumentation, metering technologies, and OT/IT integration, along with the ability to coordinate site-level engineering activities.

What you will do:

• Conduct site surveys and assessments as the OT technical expert (instrumentation + IT/OT integration).
• Serve as a specialist in metering technologies, instrumentation, and automation.
• Design and validate connectivity architecture (PLCs, SCADA, gateways, Schneider PME).
• Oversee configuration, commissioning, interface validation, and communications integration.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance with support from Cyber SMEs.
• Manage site‑level documentation, change control, and testing.
• Provide technical support to local engineering teams.
• Perform on‑site assessments for electricity, gas, diesel, water, and wastewater metering installations.
• Analyze P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and electrical single‑line diagrams to identify optimal metering points and technologies.
• Recommend metering solutions aligned with client standards, including meter type, accuracy class, and communication protocols.
• Account for installation complexity, hazardous areas, fluid characteristics, and physical parameters.
• Collaborate with engineering and OT/IT teams to define network requirements and ensure boundary and cybersecurity compliance.
• Provide technical direction to OEMs and contractors supporting procurement and commissioning.
• Document “as‑is” and “to‑be” metering configurations with full traceability.
• Produce deliverables including site assessments, metering gap analyses, specifications, connectivity designs, layouts, calibration guides, BoMs, and technical validation for vendor quotes.
• Demonstrate integrity, inclusion, accountability, continuous development, and teamwork in alignment with client expectations.

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or Control Engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial utilities metering (electricity, gas, steam, water, wastewater).
• Experience in pharmaceutical or process manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of flow‑measurement principles and metering technologies.
• Deep knowledge of Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet/IP, RS‑485, pulse/analog signals.
• Familiarity with PLCs, gateways, SCADA systems, and PME integration.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and produce structured documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Training in hazardous area equipment selection and installation fundamentals.
• Experience with global projects and local/international standards (ATEX, CSA).
• Skilled in handling large datasets for energy data verification.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.