Outside IR35Our client has a requirement for a Lead / Principal Instrument Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Manchester.Role Purpose: To lead and deliver the Instrumentation and Control (CandI) scope of a major FEED project for a high-profile Hydrogen development. This is a key client-facing role within a multi-discipline engineering team, requiring technical expertise, leadership, and strong project delivery skills.Job Role Responsibilities: Lead the instrumentation discipline on complex process plant projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and delivery to plan.Prepare, check, and approve discipline-related engineering documentation.Allocate and oversee work across the CandI team, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.Deliver engineering deliverables to schedule and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction.Ensure compliance with all applicable UK and international codes, standards, and legislation.Prepare technical requisitions for control systems, safety systems, analyser houses, and field instrumentation.Develop installation scopes of work and support construction/installation planning.Review supplier quotations and compile technical bid evaluations.Contribute to the development and review of CandI safety cases and cyber security documentation.Oversee and support verification and validation processes. Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications: Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Control Engineering (relevant ..... full job details .....