Instrument Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in the energy sector seeks a Control & Instrumentation Engineer for contract work on various projects. The role requires delivering engineering across phases, preparing technical documents, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have a relevant engineering degree and experience in the oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in oil and gas C&I packages.
• Strong knowledge of international codes for C&I design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver C&I engineering across all project stages (FEED/EPC).
• Prepare and validate technical documents and specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control Systems

Telecoms

Engineering Assessments

Education

Degree in Control, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering or similar

Job description

Job Description

Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Sector: Onshore / Offshore / Hydrogen / CCS / LNG / LPG / Gas Treatment

Project Phase: FEED / EPC

£70k - £85k plus benefits

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

• Deliver C&I engineering across all project stages, with a focus on FEED and EPC scopes
• Prepare and validate technical documents, including design philosophies, specifications, procedures, standards, and data sheets
• Provide control and instrumentation expertise for multi-discipline studies and technical reports
• Conduct engineering assessments and investigative studies in line with client objectives
• Support and participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP and LOPA
• Ensure designs comply with project specifications and applicable safety and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with process, safety, and other engineering teams to develop robust control and safeguarding systems

Required Experience & Skills

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Control, Instrumentation, Electrical or similar)
• Proven experience working on Control & Instrumentation packages within the oil and gas sector
• Broad understanding of instrumentation, control systems, and telecoms across large-scale energy projects
• Strong working knowledge of international codes and standards related to C&I design
• Experience in front-end design studies highly desirable
• Familiarity with safety integrity levels (SIL), functional safety, and associated risk assessments beneficial