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Wood is recruiting for Principal Instrumentation Control Engineer to support a high-profile client across UK projects.  

The Principal Instrumentation Control Engineer will join our Upstream team within our Operations business.   

The preferred location for this role is our Aberdeen office; however, we are open to considering candidates based near our Glasgow or Stockton office. There will also be a requirement to visit UK based client sites as and when required.  

Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.   

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The Role

Wood is seeking a highly experienced Principal C&I Engineer with a proven background in engineering delivery within complex EPC environments. As the Principal C&I Engineer you will demonstrate strong technical capabilities supporting the project lead across the planning, coordinating, and delivering the full scope of discipline engineering work.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of C&I design principles combined with the capability to guide Engineering, Design and CAD teams across both home office and remote engineering centres, ensuring high quality, timely and compliant project deliverables.

 

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Upstream team, part of the Operations Business Unit, is at the forefront of delivering engineering and project services to brownfield and greenfield projects across multiple sectors including Oil & Gas, refining and petrochemicals.  

Drawing on decades of expertise, the Upstream team provide cost-effective, schedule-driven solutions that ensure energy security and operational excellence. From concept through to commissioning, we design, engineer, build, operate, and maintain complex assets, overcoming technical challenges in demanding environments. 

With a proven track record of delivering reliable results, our commitment is clear: complete assurance that our clients’ assets are safe, efficient, and future-ready. 

 

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession  Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field