C&I Lead/ Principal Engineer

C&I Lead / Principal Engineer

Location: Glasgow – 3 days per week in office / 2 days from home
Rate: £55–£60 per hour (PAYE) + Holiday Pay
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Duration: 12 Months +
Sector: Onshore Oil & Gas (Gas Transmission)

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a C&I Lead / Principal Engineer to support a major project within the onshore oil & gas / gas transmission sector. This position will act as the functional Lead Engineer, responsible for delivering the Control & Instrumentation scope across both FEED and Detailed Design phases.

You will lead a team of engineers and designers across the UK and globally, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely delivery of all C&I engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities
Act as the C&I Lead Engineer on a major onshore oil & gas project
Lead and coordinate UK and global engineering teams to deliver project scope
Manage delivery of C&I engineering activities across FEED and Detailed Design phases
Develop and oversee key engineering deliverables, including:
Control system architecture and design
Instrument specifications and datasheets
Loop diagrams and hook-ups
Cause & effect charts
Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and company procedures
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and designers
Interface with clients, project management, and multidisciplinary teams
Support HAZOPs, design reviews, and technical meetings
Monitor and manage budget, schedule, and project performance
Ensure designs consider safety, constructability, and operabilitySkills & Experience Essential
Extensive experience in Control & Instrumentation Engineering Design on medium to large capital projects, from concept through to start-up
Strong experience within the onshore oil & gas / gas transmission sector
Proven experience operating at Lead or Principal Engineer level
Demonstrable experience within an EPC / contracting environment
Strong leadership experience managing multi-discipline and global teamsTechnical Expertise
Competent in field instrumentation and analyser specification, requisitioning, and supplier management
Strong experience with technical bid analysis and vendor evaluation
Expertise in DCS, PLC, and SIS systems, including full lifecycle delivery (TÜV Functional Safety Engineer desirable)
Experience in Hazardous Area (ATEX) instrumentation design and implementation
Knowledge of electrical protection methodologies
Experience integrating C&I requirements into mechanical packages
Proficient in P&ID development and review
Experience in sizing flow devices, control valves, and relief devicesProject Delivery & Commercial Awareness
Competent in project execution using recognised design tools and methodologies
Experience in budget and schedule management, monitoring, and reporting
Strong understanding of design safety, risk management, and constructability
Ability to ensure compliance with company and industry standards
Experience working with global integrated delivery teamsDesirable
Experience on National Gas Transmission (NGT) projects
G35 Approver experience
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)Get in touch now If you're seeking a new opportunity and think you have the relevant skills and experience our client is looking for, then this could be the opportunity for you, so apply now or contact Stuart Cooper via LinkedIn.

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