Control & Instrumentation Engineer (Outside IR35)
Sector: Onshore / Offshore / Hydrogen / CCS / LNG / LPG / Gas Treatment
Project Phase: FEED / EPC
Location: UK-based (Remote/Hybrid options may be discussed)
About the Opportunity
We are currently supporting a well-established advisory firm specialising in technical and strategic services for the global energy industry. They are seeking a skilled Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team on a contract basis, working on exciting projects across traditional and emerging energy sectors.
This role is ideal for a technically strong professional with experience in C&I packages, who is confident working within the oil and gas environment and ready to take on diverse front-end engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver C&I engineering across all project stages, with a focus on FEED and EPC scopes
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Prepare and validate technical documents, including design philosophies, specifications, procedures, standards, and data sheets
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Provide control and instrumentation expertise for multi-discipline studies and technical reports
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Conduct engineering assessments and investigative studies in line with client objectives
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Support and participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP and LOPA
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Ensure designs comply with project specifications and applicable safety and quality standards
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Collaborate closely with process, safety, and other engineering teams to develop robust control and safeguarding systems
Required Experience & Skills
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Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Control, Instrumentation, Electrical or similar)
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Proven experience working on Control & Instrumentation packages within the oil and gas sector
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Broad understanding of instrumentation, control systems, and telecoms across large-scale energy projects
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Strong working knowledge of international codes and standards related to C&I design
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Experience in front-end design studies highly desirable
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Familiarity with safety integrity levels (SIL), functional safety, and associated risk assessments beneficial