Principal C&I Engineer

About The Role

PD&MS Group are now looking for an experienced Principal C&I Engineer to join our engineering department on a full‑time, ongoing contract basis. This role can be based in our Aberdeen or Glasgow office on a flexible hybrid working model where 2 days per week can be worked remotely. We are seeking candidates that have significant experience in brownfield topsides modifications for this role.

• Act as the discipline focal point providing support across the business and client streams in Hydrogen, Decarbonisation, Oil and Gas and Renewables.
• Execute engineering activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Design, Technical Study & Detailed Design).
• Assess the effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
• Carry out work in accordance with PD&MS and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
• Prepare estimates and schedules and assist in their review.
• Provide technical assistance to junior team members as and when required.

• EPC, Brownfield and Greenfield projects.
• Estimating and CTR development, client‑facing experience, and negotiation and conflict resolution experience (technical deviation/queries).
• Experience of offshore platforms (fixed or floating) and drilling operations – Brownfield projects preferred.
• Managing budgets, producing scope of work and setting project objectives; creating and maintaining Piping MDR.
• Creating and implementing cost controls (including man‑hour control), monitoring and managing team performance and productivity.
• Managing, developing and appraising the team/personnel; providing technical guidance and supporting colleague development.
• Piping corrosion and erosion, material standards, material mechanical testing and NDE and material certification is essential.
• Valve and piping components and relevant codes and standards (for manufacture and testing) are essential and demonstrable.

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Significant, demonstrable experience in detailed design engineering and engineering checking.
• Detailed understanding of all engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant oil & gas industry codes and standards.
• Experience with Autodesk Design products.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Survival BOSIET/FOET with CA‑EBS & MIST (advantageous).

We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.