Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
Rate: £50-£55 per hour
Contract Length: 6 months
Working Arrangements: Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days WFH
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Role Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Instrument Engineer to support a local projects team by providing instrument design and consulting services within the pharmaceutical sector. This role requires a high level of autonomy, strong communication skills, and a solid technical engineering design background.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation designs for pharmaceutical projects, including:
  
  • Upgrade of effluent plant to PLC control
    
  • Upgrade of process plant to Emerson DCS and functional safety improvements
    
• Work closely with the multi-discipline design team and Project Manager to ensure efficient project delivery
  
• Review and assess customer requirements, providing accurate resource estimates
  
• Produce reports, scope of work, concept designs, and detailed designs (RIBA 2-4)
  
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015
  
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with subcontractors
  
• Provide technical leadership and drive performance improvements
  Candidate Requirements
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Instrumentation design, ideally within pharmaceutical projects
  
• HNC/Degree in an engineering-related discipline
  
• Strong knowledge of E&I design best practices and project lifecycle
  
• Functional safety experience (IEC 61511) with the ability to produce SIL documentation
  
• Compex 12 qualification (desirable)
  
• Experience working within a multi-discipline team and liaising with client representatives
  
• Familiarity with AutoCAD LT, Navisworks, and Revit (not essential)
  Benefits of the Role
  
• Competitive contract rates
  
• Flexible working with two days WFH
  
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical projects