Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer for a major compressor UCP upgrade project in Aberdeen. The role includes providing technical leadership and oversight, ensuring safe and compliant execution. With 10+ years of engineering experience, preferably offshore, and strong project delivery skills, candidates will enjoy a high-visibility role in a hybrid work setting that promotes energy transition initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexibility

High-visibility role in key infrastructure upgrade

Opportunity to work on energy transition project

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Controls & Instrumentation engineering and project experience.
• Strong background in compressor controls and instrumentation systems.
• Strong communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level engineering support to a compressor UCP upgrade.
• Review design deliverables and vendor packages.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams for compliance.

Skills

Controls & Instrumentation engineering

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered status preferred

Tools

Offshore certification (BOSIET)

Job description

Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - Operator Secondment Opportunity

Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Start: January

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer to join a major Export Compressor UCP Upgrade project supporting a zero-routine-flaring initiative. This role involves being seconded directly into the operator's project team, providing technical leadership and engineering oversight throughout the upgrade.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level Controls & Instrumentation engineering support to a major compressor UCP upgrade.
• Review design deliverables, technical documents, and vendor packages.
• Support project integration, testing, commissioning and assurance activities.
• Collaborate closely with operations, projects and engineering teams to ensure safe and compliant execution.
• Provide technical input throughout project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with industry standards and offshore requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years' Controls & Instrumentation engineering and project experience (offshore experience preferred).
• Strong background in compressor controls, instrumentation systems, and project delivery.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline; Chartered status preferred.
• Offshore certification (BOSIET) is a must.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Apply?

• High-visibility role on a key infrastructure upgrade.
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance.
• Opportunity to work on a major energy transition-aligned project.