Senior,Principal,Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineers - Contract

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior, Principal, and Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineers for contract roles in Reading. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while contributing to transformative projects across various sectors such as oil & gas and renewable energy. Candidates will leverage their extensive experience to provide practical solutions to operational challenges, conduct technical studies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions and making a positive impact on the world.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in instrument and control engineering in oil, gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Deep knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including flow, level, pressure, and temperature.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical technical solutions to operational challenges.
• Conduct technical studies and prepare reports for management review.
• Collaborate with design engineers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Technical Solutions Development

Project Management

Communication Skills

HAZOP/SIL Standards Knowledge

Process Control Systems

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

BSc in Process Control Engineering

Tools

DCS

ESD Systems

Foundation Fieldbus Systems

Technical Software

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Senior, Principal, Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineers - Contract, Reading

Client: Wood

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 44c6e4dee534

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Wood is currently hiring Senior, Principal, and Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineers on a contract basis with a hybrid working model.

We are a global engineering company committed to making the world a better place through sustainable solutions. Our vision is to deliver transformative solutions across various sectors, including oil & gas, chemicals, renewable energy, power, mining, manufacturing, life sciences, transportation, water, and government services.

Our Projects business unit specializes in delivering complex projects with new technologies and large-scale logistics, providing comprehensive services from project management to engineering, procurement, construction, and delivery.

These roles are based in our Reading office, with possible hybrid work arrangements.

Work scope:

• Provide practical technical solutions to operational challenges.
• Evaluate manufacturers for technical competence and compliance.
• Conduct technical studies and prepare reports for management review.
• Review engineering and design proposals for large projects.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, standards, and specifications (FEED).
• Experience with HAZOP/SIL and IEC 61511 standards.
• Collaborate with design engineers, operation engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, and authorities.

*All candidates must have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship offered.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• BSc in Electrical, Process, or Process Control Engineering.
• Extensive experience in instrument and control engineering in oil, gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Preferably Middle East project experience (gas plants, refineries).
• Deep knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including flow, level, pressure, temperature, and process analysis.
• Experience in instrument selection for process applications.
• Knowledge of boiler, process heater, and furnace control systems.
• Understanding of materials and selection for instrumentation.
• Knowledge of electrical systems for instrumentation, including hazardous area design.
• Familiarity with standards such as ISA, ANSI, ASME, API, NFPA, IEC.
• Field experience in plant construction, commissioning, start-up, or operations.
• Experience with DCS, ESD, and Foundation Fieldbus systems.
• Experience with project vendor’s PCS and FAT processes.
• Proficiency in office and technical software.
• Excellent English communication skills.