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

Provide strategic technical leadership across instrumentation, control systems, and SCADA for hazardous environments

Shape engineering standards, influence regulatory frameworks, and drive innovation across gas distribution networks

Support asset risk assessments and lead interactions with regulators and industry bodies

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with statutory and company engineering standards

Provide technical judgement on complex instrumentation and control system designs, drawings, and data

Influence internal and external stakeholders, providing engineering advice and guidance

Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, standards, and delivery

Lead and support technical risk assessments and audits

Represent engineering function in external regulatory or industry interactions

Required Qualifications & Experience

8–12 years’ experience in instrumentation, control systems, and SCADA in hazardous or industrial environments

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including EAWR, DSEAR, EPS, and other relevant standards

Demonstrated engineering judgement and ability to interpret complex technical information

Proven leadership, communication, and mentoring skills

UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK

Key Skills

Strategic technical insight in C&I systems

Regulatory compliance and industry knowledge

Stakeholder management and influence

Process improvement and continuous engineering development

Why Consider This Role

High-impact senior engineering position influencing safety, reliability, and performance of critical gas infrastructure

Opportunity to lead and mentor engineers while shaping technical and regulatory standards

Remote working flexibility with engagement across a leading industrial network