https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-control-amp-instrument-engineer-first-recruitment-group--0b2ec5e4-592f-4bd5-8042-2b264203852a RSS feed for Principal Control & Instrument Engineer at First Recruitment Group. en-gb Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:17:26 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-control-amp-instrument-engineer-first-recruitment-group--0b2ec5e4-592f-4bd5-8042-2b264203852a https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-control-amp-instrument-engineer-first-recruitment-group--0b2ec5e4-592f-4bd5-8042-2b264203852a Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Cheadle Hulme | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Contract | Job Title: Principal C&I Engineer Location: Manchester Contract : 12 Months PAYE Inside IR35 Overview Our client is currently recruiting a Lead C&I Principal Engineer to support a long-term MSA within the downstream Oil & Gas sector. The role combines technical leadership with responsibility for project budgets, schedules, resource planning, and team management. Key Responsibilities Lead UK and global C&I engineering and design teams across all project phases. Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery. Support both project execution and proposal development activities. Deliver Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design work across Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power, and Energy Transition projects. Produce and review Instrument Engineering deliverables. Act as the focal point for client and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces. Key Requirements Extensive C&I design experience on major capital projects from concept to start-up. Strong background in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, or Refinery environments. Experience working to UK standards and regulations. Proven leadership of engineering teams, project budgets,... Contract