Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Rate: £50-£55 per hour Contract Length: 6 months Working Arrangements: Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days WFH IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Role Overview We are currently seeking an experienced Instrument Engineer to support a local projects team by providing instrument design and consulting services within the pharmaceutical sector. This role requires a high level of autonomy, strong communication skills, and a solid technical engineering design background. Key Responsibilities Develop instrumentation designs for pharmaceutical projects, including: Upgrade of effluent plant to PLC control Upgrade of process plant to Emerson DCS and functional safety improvements Work closely with the multi-discipline design team and Project Manager to ensure efficient project delivery Review and assess customer requirements, providing accurate resource estimates Produce reports, scope of work, concept designs, and detailed designs (RIBA 2-4) Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 Conduct site surveys and liaise with subcontractors Provide technical leadership and drive performance improvements Candidate Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience in Instrumentation design, ideally within pharmaceutical projects HNC/Degree in an engineering-related discipline Strong knowledge of E&I design best practices and project lifecycle Functional safety experience (IEC 61511) with the ability to produce SIL documentation Compex 12 qualification (desirable) Experience working within a multi-discipline team and liaising with client representatives Familiarity with AutoCAD LT, Navisworks, and Revit (not essential) Benefits of the Role Competitive contract rates Flexible working with two days WFH Opportunity to work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical projects