Lead Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Worley; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Pension

Extra Holiday Purchase Scheme

Hybrid Working Model

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Lead Principal Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to expand the C&I discipline across projects from concept through commissioning. The role involves leading project and proposal work for process plants in chemicals, oil & gas, and energy sectors.

You will drive instrument engineering deliverables, define standards, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with clients and other disciplines in a global EPC environment.

Qualifications

• Senior/Lead level experience in Instrument Engineering within large capital projects.
• Strong communication skills for client liaison and project leadership.
• Proven ability in budget and schedule control and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Proactive communicator able to lead interfaces across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Act as functional Lead Engineer for projects managed by the C&I Group Manager.
• Develop Instrument Engineering deliverables across Concept to Commissioning phases.
• Support development of corporate procedures, standards, and tools for compliance and efficient execution.
• Lead development and training within the discipline, mentoring graduates and young engineers.

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.?
Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Extra Holiday Purchase Scheme, Hybrid Working Model & Many More.

Lead Principal Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Role Context

Worley is looking to expand their C&I discipline and is looking for a highly experienced candidate to take on the role of Lead Principal Controls & Instrumentation Engineer, this role will involve working on both projects and proposals that will be executed across all phases of projects including Conceptual Studies; Basic; FEED; Detailed Design; Procurement through to Commissioning.

You\'ll Be

• Work activities will include both project and proposal work where both the technical approach and continuity must be aligned
• Project work as the functional Lead Engineer for projects as required by the C&I Group Manager
• Projects and proposals are for process plant and facilities across the Chemical; Oil and Gas; Power and Energy Transition/ New Energy sectors
• Project work will include development of Instrument Engineering deliverables as required on a project by project basis

Assist The C&I Group Manager In

• Developing corporate procedures, standards, specifications and the required design tools for compliance with the HSE policy and efficient execution of production work
• Defining the Development and Training needs for the discipline, support graduate and young Engineer / designer development

You\'ll Have/Be

• Extensive experience of Instrument Engineering Design, with minimum 5 years in a Senior/Lead role on Medium / Large capital projects from concept to start-up
• Competent of working within the C&I Discipline of a contracting organisation.
• Competent to Lead the C&I Discipline interface with other Disciplines
• Experience of working in a client facing large project group environment
• Very good proactive communicator as this role will involve liaison with Client Engineers & Project Management
• Degree qualified for the related discipline
• Have or working towards Chartered Engineer status as a Member of the Institute of Measurement and Control (IMC) or Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Proven ability for equipment specification and selection and in ensuring compliance from the suppliers, preferably within an EPC contracting organization.
• Competent in project execution using selected design tools and techniques.
• Competent for budget & Schedule control / monitoring and reporting
• Competent in design safety, constructability
• Competent in Electrical protection methodologies.
• Competent in Specification, technical bid analysis and requisitioning of Field Instrumentation and Analysers.
• Competent in the application, specification and requisitioning of DCS, PLC, and SIS systems, with experience of the system full lifecycle (TUV FS Eng qualification or equivalent preferable).
• Competent in the Specification / Design / Implementation of Hazardous Area Instrumentation (ATEX).
• Competent in Instrumentation and Control requirements for Mechanical packages.
• Competent in P&ID development.
• Competent in Sizing of flow devices / control valves / relief devices.

Desirable

• Automation and Control life cycle activities
• Safety System life cycle activities
• Fire & Gas systems
• Familiarity with exSILentia software package preferred
• Experience of working with and leading global integrated delivery teams is preferred
• CompEx qualified

Moving Forward

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we\'re not just talking about it; we\'re doing it. We\'re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today\'s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.