Senior Control and Instrumentation Engineer - Expression of Interest in Woking

About Us

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world‐class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we are the team for you. We have created a new breed of company – future‐focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we are far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family‐friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We are a disability‐friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we are tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best – for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

• We PLAY BIG
• We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
• We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
• We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We are heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Job Description

Is Control and Instrumentation Engineering something you are truly passionate about? Do you have experience in FEED and EPC projects? Are you looking for your next opportunity but don’t see the perfect role right now? At Kent, we are always on the lookout for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. Even if we don’t have an immediate opening that matches your skills, we encourage you to express your interest and join our talent pool for future opportunities. We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Supports / organises the preparation of the Technical Document Register (TDR). Identifies requirements and scope of work; reviews Basis of Design, philosophies, specifications, and other relevant documents.
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/contract to Lead Engineer.
• Supports discipline input to regular Project reporting.
• Can be technically responsible for an area of work and supervises preparation of specific deliverables.
• Supervising and checking the work of other engineers as delegated by the Lead Engineer/Group Manager.
• Undertakes specific tasks/area of work as defined by the Lead Engineer, including: Preparing Philosophies, Specifications, Shutdown Cause & Effect Charts, Schedules, Drawings & Diagrams, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions for Long Lead Items.
• Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Competent to review and check work carried out by other engineers, as delegated by Lead Engineer.
• Supports the Lead C&I Engineer with Technical Bid Evaluations. Reviews vendor documentation and comments to ensure design conformance.
• Ensures equipment compatibility and conformance with client specifications and requirements (per contract).
• Ensures compliance with Kent's ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures.
• Complying with other Kent accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001.
• Contributes to training and development of other staff including identifying employee strengths and weaknesses and recommends training and development requirements.
• Interfaces with other disciplines as necessary to ensure integrated and optimal design.
• Performs related duties as and when instructed by Lead Engineer.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad‐hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.

Your knowledge/skills, education and experience:

• Typically master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Chartered status preferred.
• Experience working for Engineering / Client organisations in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Exposure to Consultancy, FEED / Detailed Design and EPC projects.
• Knowledge of international equipment specifications and codes.
• In‐depth knowledge of standard international specifications and codes.
• Knowledge of Safety and Quality procedures.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour / Core Competencies:

• Strong coordination, monitoring, and supervisory abilities.
• Demonstrated cost‐consciousness and budget awareness.
• Plans and organises engineering tasks and ensures priorities align with project delivery.
• Works well with others, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
• Delivers work on time while maintaining quality and meeting project milestones.
• Handles several tasks at once while focusing on critical project needs.
• Understands engineering issues, takes a proactive approach, and helps provide practical solutions.

HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.