Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.   

Wood is currently recruiting for Principal Automation Engineer with Safety Integrated System (SIS) experience to support across various high-profile projects in the UK. The Automation Engineer will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business.  

This role will be required to do a 3-month rotation to Sullom Voe on a 2 on 2 off basis from January 2026. 

This role is available on a hybrid basis with Tuesday and Wednesday to be in one of the following hub office locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow or Staines 

The Role  

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Automation Engineer to support our Systems Integration (SI) team with all aspects of automation engineering related to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) specialising in the Honeywell Safety Management SC. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to contribute to a dynamic, international project team within a global service line. 

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in automation and controls, specifically within SIS environments, and will be motivated by solving complex technical challenges for our clients. You will play a key role in delivering high-impact projects, driving continuous improvement across performance metrics including margin, customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, working capital, and safety. 

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.   

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