Control Systems Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a seasoned Control Systems Engineer to contribute to a major FEED-stage project in the gas processing sector. The candidate will play a pivotal role in early-phase design, requiring extensive experience with Aramco projects and greenfield environments. This long-term contract offers the opportunity to engage in significant design and automation systems development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in oil & gas or industrial projects.
• Extensive experience in LNG and gas processing.
• Expertise in delivering Concept, Pre-FEED, and FEED phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop I&C deliverables including P&IDs and Data Sheets.
• Support design of process control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
• Lead instrumentation spec and interface definition across disciplines.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Greenfield project experience

Gas processing

LNG

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Control Systems)

Job description

Control Systems Engineer

Location: Leatherhead, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-term contract opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Control Systems Engineer with strong LNG or gas processing experience to support a major FEED-stage project with a leading energy operator. This role sits within the client’s engineering team and will focus on early-phase design and automation systems development.

Candidates must have previous experience supporting Aramco projects and be well-versed in greenfield onshore developments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Contribute to the development of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) deliverables including P&IDs, Instrument Lists, Specifications, and Data Sheets

• Support the design of process control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA) and automation solutions

• Lead instrumentation specification and interface definition across disciplines

• Work with Electrical and Instrument interfaces and related system integration

• Support the development of Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS)

• Apply working knowledge of IEC 61508 & IEC 61511 standards

• Support the preparation of budgetary requisitions and perform technical bid evaluations

• Prepare instrumentation requirements for custody metering systems and industry standards

• Develop early-phase project deliverables (Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED)

• Generate I/O lists, control system layouts, and related documentation

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering disciplines during study and design phases

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control Systems, or equivalent)

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in oil & gas, energy, or industrial projects

• Extensive experience in gas processing or LNG projects

• Proven track record working on Aramco projects is essential

• Strong background in greenfield onshore project environments

• Experience delivering Concept, Pre-FEED, and FEED phases

• Proficient in developing instrumentation specs and automation deliverables

• Familiarity with safety systems and functional safety standards (IEC 61508 / 61511)

• Good knowledge of industry standards for custody metering and control interfaces

• Strong coordination and communication skills in a multi-discipline project team