Principal Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Kent; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector, Kent, is seeking a Principal Control and Instrumentation Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves supervising engineers, coordinating project deliverables, and ensuring design consistency on high-profile projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Master's Degree and Chartered Status.
• Significant experience in the Oil and Gas Industry is essential.
• Excellent coordination and supervisory skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for C&I engineering design activities in projects.
• Supervises and coordinates production of engineering deliverables.
• Communicates effectively with clients and senior management.

Skills

Coordination

Supervisory Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Master's Degree in Instrument or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Principal Control and Instrumentation Engineer Open About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us :

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Kent is looking for a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer who will be responsible for coordinating the production of engineering deliverables and providing progress reporting for a project in accordance with the project plan. Typically supervises a team of engineers to address all discipline specific requirements within the project. May undertake discrete specialist studies / technology reviews under supervision. Liaises with other disciplines to achieve design consistency. Supports the Project Management Team in planning, identifying technical issues which could limit progress, impact project budgets. Interfacing with the client.

The Principal C&I Engineer is typically accountable to the Lead Engineer or Project Engineering Manager, discipline Lead Engineer and/or Project Manager, depending on size and complexity of the Project. Corporate reporting line is to respective Departmental / Group Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Either a Lead Engineer on a project or reporting to the Lead Engineer typically on larger projects, execute C&I engineering design activities for feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC projects.
• Can be technically responsible for all C&I and Telecoms engineering work and allocating, supervising and directing preparation of project deliverables. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel.
• Capable of formulating resolutions and supervision of technically challenging and/or high-profile issues, with support from Consultant Engineer / Lead Engineer or Project Engineering Manager, and effectively communicating with Clients and Senior Management.
• Reviews the ITB (Invitation to Bid) documents submitted in the proposals stage, prepares man-hour estimates and provides input to project execution plan.
• Supervises, reviews and checks the C&I and Telecoms activities including: Philosophies, Specifications, Shut Down Cause & Effect Charts, Schedules, Drawings & Diagrams, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions for long lead items.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal / contract by raising technical queries with projects / client.
• Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Participates in multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provides all necessary C&I and Telecoms engineering input and support to close out of actions.
• Identifies a clear scope of work and supervises preparation of the Technical Document Register (TDR). Responsible for planning / scheduling the C&I and Telecoms engineering activities and manpower resource. Quantifies the total number of engineering deliverables, man-hour allocation and format of delivery, and other requirements for execution of the work. Provides necessary regular project controls / reporting input to Project Management.
• Provides support to Procurement including for long lead item enquiry prepares Technical Requisitions, reviews vendor documentation and provides Technical Bid Evaluation support to ensure design conformance.
• Ensures compatibility and conformance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements to equipment selection / specifications within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
• Consults Quality Assurance with any quality issues ensuring compliance with Kent’s ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures.
• Co-ordinates Internal and client audit requests and facilitates audit procedures of engineering systems within the department. Complying with other Kent accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001.
• Contributes to training and development of other staff including identifying employee strengths and weaknesses and recommends training and development requirements.
• Performs related duties as and when instructed by Direct Supervisor.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Typically Master's Degree in Instrument or Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Status and significant related experience working for Engineering / Client organisations in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Tactful in resolving issues.
• Exposure to Consultancy, FEED / Detailed Design and EPC projects.
• Knowledge of international equipment specifications and costs.
• In depth knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.

Communication:

Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

• Proactive approach.
• Alertness and attention to detail.
• Cost awareness.
• Team Player.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at "To apply, click the Totaljobs apply button" to find out how we can support you.

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About us

We fuse our heritage and future, people and natural resources, trades and high-end engineering, problem solving and grit, to create a new energy in the sector. Large enough to offer every skill and capability. Small enough to be agile and make decisions on the ground, right where they’re needed. That helps us put our clients at the top of their game. And puts us at the top of ours.

Our recruitment process

• Browse through our open roles

  Visit the 'Our Latest Vacancies' section of our careers page, and use the search bar to filter by keyword, category, or location.

• Apply for the role you're most interested in

  Click on "Learn more" to view the job description. Once you find the role(s) you're most interested in, click on “Apply Today” to be taken to our applicant tracking system.

  Didn’t you find an opening that fits you? Don't worry - we're always looking for new talent to join us! You can register as a candidate in our applicant tracking system to stay updated on future opportunities by clicking on 'New User?'.

• Complete your applicant profile

  Once you’re in our applicant tracking system, we'll ask you to tell us more about yourself, like your skills, experience and CV.

  At Kent, we take data privacy very seriously. Choose whether to securely store your information for up to three years for potential future roles.

• Confirmation of your application

  Once you have successfully finished your application, you’ll receive an automated confirmation email.

• Talent team screening process

  Our Talent team will review your application within one week, however during busy periods there may be a delay at this stage.

  If you are shortlisted, we will conduct a telephone pre-screening call to discuss your reasons for applying, salary expectations and availability.

• Hiring manager screening process

  Our hiring manager will then review your application, typically within one week. However, during busy periods there may be short delays at this stage.

  If shortlisted by your hiring manager, you’ll be invited to an in-person or Microsoft Teams interview with the hiring manager and typically another member of the Kent team.

  The interview may last up to an hour, and we’ll ask you about your experience, technical skills, and relevant competencies. All the notes taken during your interview will be held securely against your candidate profile on the applicant tracking system.

  Some roles may require a second interview as part of the hiring process.

• Next steps after the interview process

  Following the completion of the interview process, you should expect to hear from our Talent team typically within a week.

  If you’ve been successful, we’ll reach out to you with an offer.

  Upon acceptance, we’ll agree on a start date and begin the onboarding process through our People & Culture team – who will help with making your onboarding process as smooth and stress-free as possible. They'll be there to answer any questions you may have, provide guidance, and help you get settled into your new role.

  If you’ve not been successful this time, we will share feedback and ask if you’d like us to retain your details in our applicant tracking system for future opportunities.

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Head office Company Size 10.000+ employees Industry Engineering Services Year Founded 1994 Website kentplc.com