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Wood is currently recruiting for expressions of interest for Instrument Designer (ID) to support across various high-profile projects in the UK. The ID will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business.

Our Systems Integration (SI) team operate across UK; therefore, the role can be based at any of the following UK offices; Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton on a hybrid basis.

Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

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The Role

Due to growth across our SI business, we are looking for expressions of interest from Instrument Designers in relation to upcoming project awards for 2025. 

We are seeking to speak with individuals who have previous experience in CAD Instrument Drafter within Automation and Controls projects. You will have the ability to solve complex technical challenges to meet the needs of your clients while being able to work with minimal direct supervision and have experience of taking site surveys. 

As an experienced Instrument Designer, you will work closely with the project Instrument Design Engineers to design all the instrument and control works assigned and ensure all drafting works are completed in accordance with the approved project schedule, standards and within allocated man-hours.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation. 

Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.

We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals. 

Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests  Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession  Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field