Overview

Principal / Senior C&I Engineer (F&G) position with Wood. Hybrid working arrangement with Tuesdays and Wednesdays based out of Aberdeen, Glasgow, or Staines. Occasional travel to client sites as required. Role requires passing the UK Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Role

As a Principal / Senior Fire and Gas Instrument Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of fire and gas detection systems for gas plant environments. You will ensure safety, compliance, and operational integrity of high-hazard facilities, and oversee detailed engineering documentation including design specifications, cause and effect diagrams, functional schematics, F&G layouts, philosophies, and system architecture. You will select instruments for hazardous areas and ensure compliance with UK safety regulations. You will coordinate with engineering, safety, and operations teams to integrate F&G systems with existing plant safety infrastructure, lead technical reviews, vendor evaluations, and inter-discipline coordination to maintain high standards of quality and safety. You will contribute to technical assurance, support audits and incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood Systems Integration (SI) team works with high-profile clients across the energy sector, delivering bespoke automation and control solutions that enable safer and more efficient operations. We architect digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable, integrating client IT and OT environments and securely pushing OT data into IT systems for transformation. We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals. Visit Wood's website for more information: Automation & Systems Integration | Wood.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote options where relevant
• Diversity and Inclusion: commitment to a diverse workforce
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
• Flexible benefits package including 33 days annual leave (including public holidays) plus potential for one additional “flex day” per month; generous pension, private medical cover, and life insurance; benefits can be tailored
• Continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections with experts leading the industry
• Energy Transition Academy for exposure to existing and emerging energy systems

Responsibilities

• Develop fire and gas detection system designs tailored to gas plant specifications and industry standards
• Prepare design documents (Detailed Design Specification, Cause & Effect diagrams, Functional diagrams, F&G layouts, Fire and Gas Philosophy, instrument specifications, BOM, system architecture, operation narrative)
• Select suitable instruments for hazardous applications
• Perform inter-discipline reviews of deliverables
• Produce material requisitions and contribute to technical bid evaluations
• Review vendor drawings and consolidate comments from other disciplines
• Implement control systems for fire and gas detection with seamless integration to plant safety systems
• Ensure compliance with UK safety standards and regulations for gas plants
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and improve system reliability
• Lead projects for installation and upgrade of fire and gas detection systems in gas plants
• Coordinate with safety, engineering, and operations teams to ensure project success
• Maintain detailed records of designs, installations, maintenance, and compliance checks
• Provide regular reports on system performance, incidents, and improvements
• Adhere to discipline procedures and contribute to continuous improvement
• Support development and delivery of technical safety standards and technical assurance
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
• Maintain own competence and pursue continuous professional development
• Provide discipline support to the business
• Stay aware of regulatory framework and industry developments and share with reports

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? Wood is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all talented individuals. If you don’t match every statement but have relevant experience, apply anyway.

• Experience designing and managing fire and gas detection systems in gas plant settings
• Strong knowledge of UK safety standards and regulations related to fire and gas detection
• Formal training in engineering design software
• Exposure to 3D design concepts
• Ability to collaborate with all disciplines to meet deadlines
• Vendor management experience

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. www.woodplc.com

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 without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services