C&I Design and Project Manager
Water experience is essential, as is good engineering knowledge -particularly electrical
Lead a great team, through 5 department heads, maximising commercial opportunity
Build and grow the existing, technically strong, engineering group with a real chance to make your own mark in this role
Summary Info
- Permanent Role
- Based in Hertfordshire
- £55 to £75k per annum negotiable
About the company
A well-established engineering business specialising in the design and delivery of advanced test and measurement systems for highly regulated industries.
The company has built a strong reputation for technical expertise and long-term client relationships, with a stable and experienced team and a consistent pipeline of projects.
About the role
This is a hands-on position combining controls engineering, system design, and project delivery, working across the full lifecycle of complex engineering systems.
You will be responsible for taking projects from initial concept through to commissioning, working closely with internal teams and customers to ensure successful delivery.
Key duties will include:
- Design electrical and instrumentation systems using AutoCAD Electrical
- Develop and implement control systems and associated software
- Produce technical specifications, drawings, and test procedures
- Integrate electrical, electronic, and software systems
- Manage projects including planning, scheduling, and cost control
- Support installation, commissioning, and system testing
- Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery
- Provide technical expertise to support the engineering staff and further their development
- Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, and industry standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£55,000 – £75,000)
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Stable, long-established engineering environment
- Opportunity to work on technically complex, bespoke systems
- Long-term career stability within a specialist business
Location
This role is based in the Hertfordshire office with some requirement to visit other offices and client sites, including abroad, particularly for commissioning your work
Candidates
Profile
This role would suit an experienced engineer with a background in controls, instrumentation, or electrical systems, ideally with exposure to complex or bespoke engineering environments.
You will be comfortable working across both technical and project responsibilities, with the ability to operate independently and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
Key requirements
- HNC/HND or Degree in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Experience in electrical and instrumentation system design
- Strong understanding of control systems and system integration
- Experience working on complex engineering or test systems
- Ability to manage projects, timelines, and priorities effectively
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders
- Good general IT and software awareness
- Experience with LabVIEW or similar control/software environments
- Background in regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, defence, energy)
- Experience with sensors, data acquisition, or test equipment
Suitable applicant roles include
Controls Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Systems Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Automation Engineer
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