Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer - Secondment

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Towcester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is hiring for a Senior Instrument & Controls Engineer to support a major compressor upgrade project. The role includes providing technical leadership, reviewing design deliverables, and collaborating with teams for safe project execution. Candidates should have over 10 years in Controls & Instrumentation engineering, a relevant degree, and offshore certification (BOSIET). This position offers a hybrid working model and is part of a key energy transition project.

Benefits

High visibility role

Flexibility around office attendance

Opportunity to work on energy transition projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Controls & Instrumentation engineering.
• Strong background in compressor controls and project delivery.
• Offshore certification (BOSIET) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level engineering support to compressor upgrade.
• Review design deliverables and technical documents.
• Support project testing, commissioning, and assurance activities.

Skills

Controls & Instrumentation engineering

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered status

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 & Instrument 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.

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