Job Title: Principal Instrument & Control Engineer
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, UK (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week in office)
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
Work Authorization: Must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Summary:
We’re currently seeking a Principal Instrument & Control Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy based in Stockton-on-Tees. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy transition projects across carbon capture, hydrogen, water, nuclear, and traditional oil and gas industries.
Involvement spans from concept through detailed design, offering a dynamic workload across a range of technically engaging projects in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide technical leadership on control and instrumentation (C&I) aspects for proposals and live projects.
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Prepare, review, and approve engineering documentation and deliverables.
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Assign tasks to discipline staff and manage delivery timelines.
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Mentor and support junior engineers and graduate trainees.
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Ensure all C&I engineering outputs meet quality standards, client expectations, and project deadlines.
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Guarantee compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and internal quality systems.
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Prepare equipment requisitions for control systems, safety systems, analyser packages, and field instrumentation.
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Define scopes of work for instrumentation installations.
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Review vendor proposals and lead technical bid evaluations for instrumentation systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Instrumentation, Electrical, or related field).
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Proven background in EPC environments or within large engineering consultancy firms.
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Solid understanding of project lifecycle phases from concept to commissioning.
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Experience leading instrumentation design packages in energy-related sectors (e.g., hydrogen, carbon capture, oil and gas, renewables).
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Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
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Knowledge of relevant UK and international standards and industry best practices.
Working Environment:
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Hybrid work model: 2–3 days per week in the Stockton office with flexibility.
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Work on a portfolio of diverse, sustainable energy projects.
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Collaborative and technically driven team environment.