Electrical / Instrumentation / Telecommunications Lead (Norwich)

Electrical Instrumentation & Telecommunications (EIT) Engineer

Norwich, UK – onsite

** Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.

Role Overview

Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider, dedicated to excellence in the offshore industry. They specialise in delivering innovative, dependable, and sustainable solutions for their clients.

Key Responsibilities

Telecommunication Systems:

• Develop and review power distribution systems for remote/unmanned platforms, including solar PV, battery storage, and diesel generators.
• Optimise load management for Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical systems.
• Specify and design IEC 60079-compliant (ATEX/Ex-rated) hazardous area equipment.
• Support power system studies (load flow, fault analysis, relay coordination).
• Ensure robust earthing, lightning, and cathodic protection systems.
• Define electrical packages — lighting, navigation aids, HVAC, switchgear, and more.

Instrumentation & Control:

• Design instrumentation and control architectures for remote monitoring and operation.
• Develop WHCPs, CIUs, SIS, ESD, and FGS systems.
• Select offshore-suitable instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, metering, flow, valves).
• Conduct SIL assessments and implementation per IEC 61508/61511.
• Assist in the Specification and design of remote communication systems (VSAT, VHF/UHF radios, PAGA, CCTV, and fibre-optic / microwave radio networks).
• Ensure SCADA, RTU, and data telemetry systems are optimised for unmanned operations.
• Implement cybersecurity measures for remote monitoring and control.
• Support testing (FAT / SAT), construction, commissioning activities for electrical and control systems.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all EIT designs comply with client standards, API, IEC, DNV, ABS, and local offshore regulations.
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and functional safety reviews.
• Ensure adherence to IEC 60079 for hazardous area classification (explosive gas environments).
• Implement fail-safe and redundancy measures for unmanned facility control systems.

ESSENTIAL

• Educated to minimum of HND or equivalent standard in Instrumentation or control / Electrical Engineering
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in Instrumentation, control, and safety systems design
• Proven experience in application of DSEAR / ATEX
• Minimum 10 years\’ experience in the Oil & Gas, Petro Chemical or similar industry
• 15 years\’ experience in the Oil & Gas, Petro Chemical or similar industry
• Experience of working on or with top tier COMAH sites
• Experience in all aspects of Instrumentation / Control / Electrical / Telecoms engineering.
• Accreditation for the application of IEC61508/61511 (TUV qualification or similar)

Please apply with your CV.