Wood Group
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for an experienced Principal Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer who has demonstrable experience in delivering brownfield control system upgrade projects to join a UK based project for a high-profile client. This role will be hybrid 3 days per week out of the Aberdeen office with visits to UK based client sites as and when required. However, for the right candidate we will consider applicants from those who are able to work out of either our Glasgow, Stockton, or Staines offices on a hybrid basis. Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. The Role Wood is seeking a highly experienced Principal C&I Engineer with a proven track record in leading engineering delivery for control system upgrade projects. In this role, you will provide strong technical leadership as the C&I Project Lead, responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all control system upgrade engineering activities. 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. In this senior role, you will take technical leadership of control systems design, implementation, testing and commissioning. You will provide authoritative technical advice, oversee problem solving activities, and uphold engineering standards across all stages of project execution. This includes planning, scheduling and reviewing engineering design, tracking progress, reporting performance, and ensuring that all outputs meet the required technical and safety standards. Our Clients and Projects 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 Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 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
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for an experienced Principal Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer who has demonstrable experience in delivering brownfield control system upgrade projects to join a UK based project for a high-profile client. This role will be hybrid 3 days per week out of the Aberdeen office with visits to UK based client sites as and when required. However, for the right candidate we will consider applicants from those who are able to work out of either our Glasgow, Stockton, or Staines offices on a hybrid basis. Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. The Role Wood is seeking a highly experienced Principal C&I Engineer with a proven track record in leading engineering delivery for control system upgrade projects. In this role, you will provide strong technical leadership as the C&I Project Lead, responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all control system upgrade engineering activities. 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. In this senior role, you will take technical leadership of control systems design, implementation, testing and commissioning. You will provide authoritative technical advice, oversee problem solving activities, and uphold engineering standards across all stages of project execution. This includes planning, scheduling and reviewing engineering design, tracking progress, reporting performance, and ensuring that all outputs meet the required technical and safety standards. Our Clients and Projects 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 Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 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
