Instrument Engineer - Fire & Gas - Project Lead

Wood PLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consulting and engineering is seeking an Instrument Engineer with a Fire & Gas background to lead projects in the UK. This hybrid role involves designing and managing safety systems in industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading teams and knowledge of UK safety regulations. Join a diverse team dedicated to solving critical challenges in energy and materials.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible benefits package

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing fire and gas detection systems in gas plant settings.
• Proven experience leading small teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire and gas detection system designs tailored to gas plant specifications.
• Lead projects related to the installation and upgrade of fire and gas detection systems.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Knowledge of UK safety standards

Education

Formal training in engineering design software packages

Tools

3D software

Job description

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is currently looking for an Instrument Engineer with a Fire & Gas background to lead a small project team for a major client within our Systems Integration team as part of Woods Consulting business unit to support across our UK projects.

This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of the following UK offices: Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton with the expectation of travel as required.

Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

The Role

As the project lead, Instrument Engineer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of industrial facilities by designing, implementing, and maintaining fire and gas detection systems to ensure safety in industrial environments, such as Oil & Gas, Chemical Plants, and manufacturing facilities.

The project lead will work closely with the process safety and automation teams to integrate the fire and gas systems. Alongside the day-to-day support to the team, the project lead will ensure accurate progress tracking, reporting, and will attend regular meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.

This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has proven experience in leading small teams and has previously been involved in brownfield upgrades and/or replacements specifically within automation and control projects.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Systems Integration (SI) team works with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector, delivering bespoke automation and control solutions that enable safer and more efficient operations.

Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure, and operable. We integrate client source systems across their IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.

We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.

Visit our webpage to learn more about our exciting work: Automation & systems integration | Wood

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote work where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package including 33 days of annual leave (including public holidays), with the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance, and more, adaptable to your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts worldwide who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping professional standards
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to various energy systems, delivered by field experts

Responsibilities

The key objectives of this role are:

• Develop fire and gas detection system designs tailored to gas plant specifications and industry standards
• Prepare design-related documents (e.g., Detailed Design Specification, Cause and Effects diagram, Functional diagram, F&G layout, Fire and Gas Philosophy, Instrument specifications for package equipment, BOM, system architecture, and operation narrative)
• Select suitable instruments for hazardous applications
• Conduct inter-discipline reviews of deliverables from other departments
• Produce material requisitions and contribute to technical bid evaluations
• Review vendor drawings and consolidate comments from other disciplines
• Implement control systems for fire and gas detection, ensuring seamless integration with existing plant safety systems
• Ensure all fire and gas detection systems comply with relevant UK safety standards and regulations for gas plants
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments specific to gas plant environments to identify hazards and improve system reliability
• Lead projects related to the installation and upgrade of fire and gas detection systems in gas plants
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including safety, engineering, and operations, to ensure project success in gas plant settings
• Maintain detailed records of system designs, installations, maintenance activities, and compliance checks for gas plant projects
• Provide regular reports on system performance, incidents, and improvements to management
• Adhere to discipline-specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Support the development and delivery of technical safety standards and assurance
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
• Maintain own competence and pursue continuous professional development
• Provide discipline support to the business
• Ensure awareness of relevant regulations, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology developments, and promote these to direct reports

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to join our team. Even if you don't meet every requirement but believe you have relevant experience, knowledge, or skills, we encourage you to apply. Collaboration is key to solving the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Experience designing and managing fire and gas detection systems in gas plant settings
• Proven experience leading small teams
• Strong knowledge of UK safety standards and regulations related to fire and gas detection
• Formal training in engineering design software packages
• Exposure to design concepts using 3D software
• Experience working across disciplines and departments to meet deadlines

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to solve critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We operate in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.