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Principal Instrument Engineer

Job in Aberdeen City, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Area, AB10 1FX, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Wood
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Aberdeen City

Principal Instrument Engineer – Wood

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Role Overview

Control and Instrument engineering role to replace legacy and obsolete equipment within the Honeywell Integrated Control & Safety System on BP’s Clair platform. Act as the UK focal point for the Control/Instrument engineering team based in India.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for all procurement activities on Honeywell and non-Honeywell scopes (inter panel cabling etc)
  • Provide support for FSA and CHAZOP activities in coordination with the client
  • Liaise closely with the client Operations and Project teams including office visits
  • Liaise closely with Honeywell and all identified 3rd parties including office visits
  • Liaise closely with other disciplines, Construction and Commissioning
  • Organise, plan and coordinate own work as well as the resources assigned on the project
  • Execute assigned work in accordance with applicable contract procedures, client and project standards
  • Originate, check and approve all associated deliverables as required within budget and schedule
Qualifications and Experience

Required qualifications and experience:

  • ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in engineering discipline, alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence
  • Chartership, PE Status or relevant professional license/registration accredited by a recognized body preferred
  • Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
  • Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
  • Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals
  • Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required
  • Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff
  • Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule
  • Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions
  • Agile, with ability to adapt and troubleshoot solutions
  • Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
  • Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders
About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Non-Discrimination

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider applicants based on merit without regard to any protected characteristic.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

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