Lead Instrumentation Engineer

Lead Instrumentation Engineer - Reading, UKContract: 12 monthsPay Rate: £56.91/ph - £75.31/phOur client is seeking an experienced Lead Instrumentation Engineer to join their integrated project team during a major pre-FEED programme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a world-scale mixed-feed steam cracker and a series of significant refinery upgrades. The role will suit a senior technical specialist who enjoys shaping engineering definition, influencing design decisions and ensuring safe, reliable and efficient facility development.Job OverviewAs the Lead Instrumentation Engineer, you will be responsible for guiding engineering strategy, overseeing contractor performance and providing deep subject-matter expertise across instrumentation and control systems. You will play a central part in optimising scope, managing technical risk and ensuring that project deliverables meet the required level of definition for pre-FEED and FEED stages. This position demands broad experience, strong communication skills and the ability to drive technical excellence.Core Activities as a Lead Instrumentation EngineerProvide expert technical leadership to ensure designs align with project objectives, philosophies and engineering standards.Support value-improvement initiatives, capital-efficiency studies and design optimisation activities.Develop, own, and refine engineering standards, specifications, philosophies and procedures across instrumentation and related ..... full job details .....