Principal / Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to join their Energy Sector team. The successful candidate will work on diverse projects ranging from Oil and Gas assets to hydrogen production and storage. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and requires extensive engineering experience and knowledge of UK standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Nuclear, or Water sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of design practices and installation requirements across industries.
• Experience with equipment installation in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input for C&I discipline in projects and proposals.
• Organize discipline staff, assign work, ensure delivery against plans.
• Produce high-quality C&I engineering deliverables within schedule and budget.

Skills

Mentoring

Compliance with standards

Business improvement

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Design Engineer in our Energy Sector. The role involves working on projects across various phases, including concept study, FEED, or EPCm, within a multi-discipline team to deliver engineering on time and within budget. Projects range from brownfield Oil and Gas assets to hydrogen production and storage, with opportunities in Nuclear, Defence, and Transport sectors. The role offers a hybrid working model with 2/3 days at the Manchester office and flexible options.

Senior Engineers will also be considered, with responsibilities and experience requirements adjusted accordingly based on a gap analysis and development plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input for C&I discipline in projects and proposals, including documentation review and approval.
• Organize discipline staff, assign work, and ensure delivery against plans.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.
• Produce high-quality C&I engineering deliverables within schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, legislation, and standards.
• Prepare equipment and materials requisitions for control and safety systems, analyzers, and instrumentation.
• Develop installation scopes of work.
• Review supplier quotations and conduct technical bid assessments.

Additional tasks may include:

• Full lifecycle development of control or protection systems.
• Software qualification for SMART devices and PLCs.
• Functional Safety and cybersecurity case preparation.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Extensive knowledge of design practices and installation requirements across industries.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Nuclear, or Water sectors.
• Knowledge of UK legislation and standards.
• Experience with equipment installation in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Membership or near membership with a relevant professional body.
• Focus on business improvement, efficiency, talent recruitment, and promoting the Costain brand.

About Us

Costain delivers smart infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defense sectors. Our goal is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure company, offering services from strategic consultancy to complex program delivery, supported by our core values and culture.

We appreciate applicants' time and will provide feedback post-interview. We aim to offer interviews to candidates meeting minimum criteria, with considerations during high-volume periods.

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