Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Kent PLC; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer, where your expertise can shape the future of energy. This role offers the chance to lead engineering design activities, supervise teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. You'll be part of a diverse team committed to tackling the greatest challenges in energy, fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Family-Friendly Policies

Support Networks

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required with significant industry experience.
• Chartered status preferred, especially in Oil and Gas.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&I engineering design activities across project phases.
• Supervise and review engineering deliverables for compliance.
• Resolve technical issues and contribute to project planning.

Skills

C&I Engineering Design

Project Management

Technical Supervision

Client Communication

Quality Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Instrument or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Category:

Date Published: 25/03/25

Status: 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 value people who know their potential and are not afraid to use it. We believe that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. We celebrate growth and development as we work on some of the largest projects in the energy industry.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and support networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and a disability-friendly employer, ready to make adjustments to support your best performance during recruitment.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - providing responsible energy. Our team’s beliefs drive us to excel:

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

Read more about our Purpose, Beliefs, and Guiding Principles.

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. We foster a culture where all employees feel a sense of belonging, celebrating character regardless of background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. Our energy comes from a diverse team across continents and countries.

Role Overview:

Kent seeks a Senior / Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer responsible for coordinating engineering deliverables, reporting progress, supervising teams, and liaising with clients on large projects. The role involves planning, technical supervision, and ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead or support C&I engineering design activities across project phases.
• Responsible for all C&I and Telecoms engineering work, supervising and reviewing deliverables.
• Resolve technical issues, communicate with clients and management, and contribute to project planning and control.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests, design reviews, and technical documentation.
• Support procurement activities, ensuring conformance with client specifications.
• Ensure quality and safety compliance, coordinate audits, and contribute to staff training.

Your knowledge, skills, education, and experience:

• Master's Degree in Instrument or Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered status with significant industry experience, preferably in Oil and Gas.
• Strong coordination, supervisory skills, and project experience.
• Knowledge of international standards, safety, and quality procedures.

Communication and Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Coordination, monitoring, proactive, detail-oriented, team player.

HSSEQ:

Observe health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules. We support diversity and inclusion, offering flexible policies and adjustments during recruitment. Contact us at [e-mail] for support inquiries.