Control & Instrumentation Engineer (Outside IR35)
Sector: Onshore / Offshore / Hydrogen / CCS / LNG / LPG / Gas Treatment
Project Phase: FEED / EPC
Location: UK-based (Remote/Hybrid options may be discussed)

About the Opportunity
We are currently supporting a well-established advisory firm specialising in technical and strategic services for the global energy industry. They are seeking a skilled Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team on a contract basis, working on exciting projects across traditional and emerging energy sectors.

This role is ideal for a technically strong professional with experience in C&I packages, who is confident working within the oil and gas environment and ready to take on diverse front-end engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver C&I engineering across all project stages, with a focus on FEED and EPC scopes

Prepare and validate technical documents, including design philosophies, specifications, procedures, standards, and data sheets

Provide control and instrumentation expertise for multi-discipline studies and technical reports

Conduct engineering assessments and investigative studies in line with client objectives

Support and participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP and LOPA

Ensure designs comply with project specifications and applicable safety and quality standards

Collaborate closely with process, safety, and other engineering teams to develop robust control and safeguarding systems

Required Experience & Skills

Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Control, Instrumentation, Electrical or similar)

Proven experience working on Control & Instrumentation packages within the oil and gas sector

Broad understanding of instrumentation, control systems, and telecoms across large-scale energy projects

Strong working knowledge of international codes and standards related to C&I design

Experience in front-end design studies highly desirable

Familiarity with safety integrity levels (SIL), functional safety, and associated risk assessments beneficial