Principal Instrument Engineer - Hydrogen Project

Principal/Lead C&I Engineer - (Temporary - FEED Hydrogen Project)Location: Manchester Duration: 6 months as a minimumRate: £60 - £75 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)Hours: 40 per week Industry: Hydrogen / Energy / Process Engineering Type: Temporary ContractOverview:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal/Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join a dynamic team in delivering a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project for an innovative hydrogen process plant. This role requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and client-facing experience to ensure successful project execution.Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and instrument discipline input for FEED projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Allocate tasks and manage project deliverables against timelines and budgets.
• Oversee the procurement and specification of control systems, instrumentation, and analysers.
• Ensure adherence to national and international codes, regulations, and standards.
• Conduct technical bid assessments and supplier evaluations.
• Lead safety case preparation, including cybersecurity verification and validation activities.
• Support installation planning for instrumentation in potentially explosive environments.

• Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or close to achieving it).
• Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards relevant to process plant engineering.
• Competency in instrumentation installation for hazardous areas.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.