Principal Instrument Engineer

nexos; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Instrument Engineer for a contract role in Aberdeen City. This position involves taking ownership of instrument and control engineering activities, ensuring technical quality while adhering to budget and schedule. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in instrumentation design, compliance with industry standards, and the ability to lead multi-discipline teams. You'll engage with clients, manage project plans, and oversee engineering deliverables, contributing to a diverse portfolio within the oil and gas sector. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused environment with modular instrument capabilities.
• Strong background in instrumentation and control design.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team workloads and maintain effective communication with clients.
• Ensure high standards in engineering deliverables and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Instrumentation Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Compliance with Industry Standards

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

nexos are looking for an experienced Principal Instrument Engineer on a contract basis for approximately 4 months. This role involves taking ownership of instrument & control engineering activities, ensuring technical quality within budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer-focused environment, particularly with modular instrument capabilities. A strong background in instrumentation and control design, compliance with industry standards, and experience working across multi-discipline teams are essential. Responsibilities include supervising team workloads, maintaining effective communication with clients and project stakeholders, and ensuring high standards in engineering deliverables.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio, including tendering, continuous improvement, competence assurance, and engineering deliverables. Key duties involve maintaining project plans, tracking progress, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Regular engagement with customer focal points and participation in project meetings are required, along with reviewing and approving engineering outputs, including digital approvals.

Essential skills include strong communication and leadership abilities, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Instrumentation Engineering and Chartered Engineer status. Offshore certifications such as BOSIET and MIST are advantageous.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Oil and Gas