Instrument Engineer

Instrument Engineer - CPF (I&C)
Location: Leatherhead, United Kingdom (Residential)
Duration: 12 months, with possible extension
Travel: Iraq – approximately 2 weeks per year

We are currently seeking an experienced CPF Instrument Engineer (I&C) to support the engineering and delivery of a major oil & gas processing facilities package.
This position is ideal for a technically strong Instrument Engineer with EPC experience who can oversee contractor engineering activities, ensure compliance with project standards, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams in a complex international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Instrument & Control (I&C) engineering activities and support the I&C Engineering Lead in delivering the package successfully.
• Review contractor design for field instrumentation and indoor/outdoor layouts.
• Monitor EPC contractor engineering performance to ensure compliance with scope, schedule and quality requirements.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Manage technical queries, deviation requests and proposed engineering alternatives.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines to ensure alignment and consistency across deliverables.
• Support engineering reviews, project milestones and readiness reviews.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor clarification processes.
• Review vendor documentation and support resolution of technical issues during fabrication, testing and delivery.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL and SIF workshops as required.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) when applicable.
• Support design change management, ensuring all modifications are properly reviewed and communicated.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide technical support to procurement and construction teams.
• Ensure full compliance with project HSE, technical specifications and international engineering standards.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Instrument & Control engineering within large-scale oil & gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior or lead engineering role on EPC projects.
• Proven experience working with EPC contractors and vendors in multicultural project environments.
• Strong knowledge of international standards including IEC, ISA and ISO.
• Experience with instrumentation databases and engineering tools such as SPI / INTOOLS or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer certification is an advantage.
• Fluent in English.
• Arabic language skills are considered a plus.

Key Skills

• Strong technical capability in instrumentation and control engineering
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination
• Problem-solving and sound technical judgement
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces across disciplines
• Collaborative mindset within multicultural teams
• Strong focus on quality, compliance and continuous improvement

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