Instrument Engineer
BH-320179
Posted: 08/12/2025
- Competitive day Rate
- England East Anglia Norwich
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
NES Fircroft on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas Operator are hiring an Instrument Engineer to join a long-term project supporting two major UK gas terminals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving daily instrumentation challenges, and influencing how a discipline operates.
You’ll be working across instrumentation integrity, maintenance support, upgrades, troubleshooting, and safety assurance — including involvement in HAZOPs, LOPAs, Fire & Gas, ESD systems, ATEX, and more. Plenty of variety, strong visibility, and the chance to make a real impact on operational performance.
What we’re looking for:
🔹 Strong instrumentation background within Oil & Gas (ideally 5–10 yrs)
🔹 HNC/HND minimum; Chartered preferred
🔹 Solid understanding of onshore/offshore gas operations
🔹 Confident with safety-critical systems and Management of Change
🔹 Someone who enjoys supporting technicians and improving discipline standards
Role details:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving daily instrumentation challenges, and influencing how a discipline operates.
You’ll be working across instrumentation integrity, maintenance support, upgrades, troubleshooting, and safety assurance — including involvement in HAZOPs, LOPAs, Fire & Gas, ESD systems, ATEX, and more. Plenty of variety, strong visibility, and the chance to make a real impact on operational performance.
What we’re looking for:
🔹 Strong instrumentation background within Oil & Gas (ideally 5–10 yrs)
🔹 HNC/HND minimum; Chartered preferred
🔹 Solid understanding of onshore/offshore gas operations
🔹 Confident with safety-critical systems and Management of Change
🔹 Someone who enjoys supporting technicians and improving discipline standards
Role details:
- Based in Norwich (travel to Bacton & Dimlington)
- Monday–Friday
- Long-term opportunity with real stability
- High-impact work supporting key UK assets
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.