Job Title
Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Location
Remote (UK-based)
Contract Type
Outside IR35 – Limited company engagement
Start Date
February
Sector
Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Gas Distribution, Onshore Gas
Job Overview
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Provide strategic technical leadership across instrumentation, control systems, and SCADA for hazardous environments
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Shape engineering standards, influence regulatory frameworks, and drive innovation across gas distribution networks
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Support asset risk assessments and lead interactions with regulators and industry bodies
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Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with statutory and company engineering standards
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Provide technical judgement on complex instrumentation and control system designs, drawings, and data
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Influence internal and external stakeholders, providing engineering advice and guidance
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Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, standards, and delivery
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Lead and support technical risk assessments and audits
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Represent engineering function in external regulatory or industry interactions
Required Qualifications & Experience
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8–12 years’ experience in instrumentation, control systems, and SCADA in hazardous or industrial environments
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Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including EAWR, DSEAR, EPS, and other relevant standards
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Demonstrated engineering judgement and ability to interpret complex technical information
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Proven leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
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UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK
Key Skills
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Strategic technical insight in C&I systems
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Regulatory compliance and industry knowledge
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Stakeholder management and influence
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Process improvement and continuous engineering development
Why Consider This Role
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High-impact senior engineering position influencing safety, reliability, and performance of critical gas infrastructure
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Opportunity to lead and mentor engineers while shaping technical and regulatory standards
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Remote working flexibility with engagement across a leading industrial network