Lead Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

WorleyParsons; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is looking for a Lead Principal Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to lead C&I delivery on major process plant projects in the Glasgow area. The role covers concept to commissioning across Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Power and Energy Transition sectors, with a focus on safety, discipline leadership and client liaison.

The successful candidate will have extensive instrument engineering design experience, chartered status or working towards, and a track record of leading global delivery teams in

Qualifications

• Extensive instrument engineering design experience on medium to large capital projects.
• Senior/Lead role with project lifecycle from concept to start-up.
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the C&I discipline on multi-project work across EPC environments.
• Develop instrument deliverables and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Interface with other disciplines and clients to secure successful outcomes.

Skills

Instrument engineering design

Lead role

Client liaison

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline

Tools

DCS/PLC/SIS systems

ATEX hazardous area

P&ID development

Job description

Job Description - Lead Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer (GLA00BZ)

Lead Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer - GLA00BZ

Company : Worley

Primary Location

GBR-GC-Glasgow

Job

Instrumentation and Controls

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Jul 23, 2026

Unposting Date

Aug 22, 2026

Reporting Manager Title : C&I Discipline Manager

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.

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.
• 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

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.