C&I Design Engineer

King's Cross
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C&I Design Engineer / European and US projects / Energy, Chems & Pharma / Contract / Hybrid

£60 - £65 p/h – Outside IR35

Location: London – 1-2 days onsite (Hybrid Working)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to support our ongoing portfolio of projects across the pharmaceutical and chemical/renewables sectors in Europe and the US. This role will play a key part in early project design stages, including feasibility and concept development and therefore requires a strong technical understanding of C&I systems across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the design and development of control and instrumentation systems across feasibility and concept phases.

  • Provide technical expertise across a range of projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client specifications.

  • Develop control philosophies, instrument specifications, and functional design documents.

  • Support the integration of automation solutions, including IT/OT architecture considerations.

  • Participate in the development of digitalisation strategies, focusing on data management and automated material movement.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and compliant engineering solutions.

    Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience as a Control & Instrumentation Engineer within at least one of the following sectors: pharmaceutical, chemical, renewables or similar sector.

  • Broad understanding of control and automation systems, with experience in early project stages (feasibility and concept design).

  • Knowledge of IT/OT systems integration and industrial automation architectures is desirable.

  • Experience developing or contributing to digitalisation and data management strategies is an advantage.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

    If you're interested in discussing, please apply now

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