Lead Instrumentation Engineer

Unispace Life Sciences is one of the leading engineering design and project management firms in the industry. We deliver process and utility facility as well as laboratory and workspace design and construction projects for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, advanced therapeutics, medical device, and other life sciences companies. Part of Unispace Group, our award-winning and multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and construction project teams design and build complex process-driven life sciences facilities, labs, and workplaces for the world’s top bio-pharma companies. We promote a culture of integrity, professional excellence, and teamwork that informs everything we do. If you're interested in joining our Centre of Excellence and working with top biopharma clients around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Profile

As a Lead Instrumentation Engineer, you’ll have full autonomy to lead, grow, and develop your role within the business. You’ll play a key role in the selection of a variety of high-precision instruments to be in complex P&IDs for our client's Pharmaceuitcal sites. You'll also act as a representative for our business to the client. You’ll be reporting into the Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Manager. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Developing Schematics, Drawings, Instructions, Instrumentation Specs, and Statements to ensure Best Practices throughout development. 
• Developing Instrument data sheets as well as taking responsibility of completion and verification life cycles. 
• Consulting with Project team, Clients, and the contracts team to develop a full technical understanding of the project. 
• Co-ordinating with Sales, Project Engineers, Suppliers, Customers, and Sub-Contractors to ensure smooth project delivery. 
• Participating in HAZOPs, ATEX, and SIL assessments as needed. 
• Strong understanding of DCS/PCS, BMS, and PLC systems. 
• Completing conceptual designs for new control systems and creating strategies to customise these to clients. 

About You

We expect that you’ll be degree educated or have equivalent experience in Instrumentation Engineering. You’ll need to bring significant experience in the I&C space.

Ideally you'll have experience in Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences, however we're open to hearing from any background.

What We Offer

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension, paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices.

This role is based in our Group London office 2 days/week, however you will be required to visit our Cork Engineering COE once a month to reconnect with the wider Life Sciences team.

Unispace values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.

Join Us

If you are passionate about joining Unispace and contributing to some of the world’s most recognisable commercial design projects, then please apply through our careers page.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, allowing them to perform essential job functions as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment:

At Unispace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity hiring and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition (as defined by state law), physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are proud that our leadership reflects this commitment, with persons of colour, women, LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse individuals playing pivotal roles in shaping the future of our organization. Their unique perspectives and experiences drive innovation and help us create a truly inclusive culture. We are dedicated to ensuring that every voice is heard and that our workplace is a space where diversity is not only celebrated but is integral to our success.