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Oil & Gas | Electrical & Instrumentation | Chichester

We are working with an engineering business that has built a strong reputation for designing, building, and integrating specialist fluid handling and fuel management systems used across the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.

Operating from their headquarters in Chichester, they deliver end-to-end engineered solutions that help major operators handle hazardous fluids safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a Project Engineer to strengthen their engineering delivery team.

About the job

This is a technically hands-on position focused on the design, integration, and delivery of electrical and instrumentation projects across oil and gas and related environments.

The Project Engineer will work on multiple projects ranging from £50K to £500K in value, supporting system upgrades, replacements, and new build skids.

The role combines technical problem solving with client-facing responsibility, ensuring that every project is scoped accurately, delivered safely, and completed to specification.

You will be joining an established engineering team where quality, safety, and precision are at the core of everything they do.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Attend client sites to assess existing systems, diagnose faults, and capture technical requirements

Develop detailed project scopes, specifications, and proposals for upgrades or replacements

Oversee the technical delivery of projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and timelines

Collaborate with in-house electrical design engineers to review and validate designs

Coordinate with hydraulic consultants and third-party design approval bodies

Review HAZOP documentation and maintain oversight of technical compliance

Support the commercial team by defining technical requirements for bespoke designs

Provide technical advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle

Ensure all documentation, drawings, and quality records are accurate and up to date

Report progress and key project information to senior stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Project Engineer within oil and gas, petrochemical, or related fluid management sectors

Strong electrical and instrumentation background with understanding of control systems and schematics

Knowledge of hydraulic or fluid control systems, or willingness to learn

Experience delivering technically complex projects from concept to completion

Understanding of electrical design processes and compliance in hazardous or fuel-based environments

Familiar with CompEx or similar certification standards

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Confident working independently and managing multiple concurrent projects

HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline

Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to safe regions

Summary

Position: Project Engineer

Location: Portsmouth

Industry: Oil & Gas / Fuel & Fluid Management

Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Competitive package including pension, holiday allowance, and professional development support

Start: Notice dependent

If you are an experienced Project Engineer with a strong electrical background who enjoys delivering technically challenging projects, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details