Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Escape Recruitment is delighted to be working with our client, a renowned global brand, to recruit a Control & Instrumentation Project Engineer to join their Project Engineering team based in Leven.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of capital projects across manufacturing operations, specifically in liquid processing and packaging environments. The successful candidate will bring their specialist expertise in controls and instrumentation to support the full project lifecycle – from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver control and instrumentation elements of capital projects to agreed specifications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and develop project scopes

Prepare cost estimates and project timelines

Oversee external contractors and suppliers to ensure timely, quality delivery

Manage financial tracking, forecasts, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle

Supervise on-site construction and commissioning activities

Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards

Support risk assessments, including HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, SIS, and PRA processes

Skills & Experience Required

Strong technical knowledge of process control systems – both hardware and software

Previous experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), ideally within liquid packaging or similar

Proven experience managing end-to-end capital projects

Familiarity with CDM 2015 regulations and managing contractor safety

Effective communicator with stakeholders at all levels

Experience with HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR, PUWER, and associated safety protocols

Qualifications

A relevant degree or equivalent in Control & Instrumentation Engineering

NEBOSH or similar health & safety qualification

This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects within a leading manufacturing environment. If you have the technical background and project experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.