Instrument Designer – Expression of Interest

Instrument Designer – Expression of Interest

United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

The key objectives for this role are:Responsible for ensuring compliance with client specifications and engineering standardsWorking alongside the Senior EC&I Engineers to ensure scope changes are capturedResponsible, in co-operation with the Senior EC&I Engineers / PEMs, for the production of all conceptual designs, design schemes and detail drawings and associated design documentationMaintains compliance with Engineering Standards and applicable legislationTo have participation in Design Reviews where they are to ensure that subsequent designs are captured, and drawings updatedEnsuring the confidentiality and security of data and information received from clientsLiaise with the Senior EC&I Engineers to ensure effective project delivery to timeMaintain a general overview of their project and provide some direction on project progress.Read and fully understand Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), Loop drawings, ISOs, wiring and hook-up diagramsDemonstrates proficient skills in CAD utilizing client’s current version of AutoCad and Document Management SystemsDemonstrates knowledge of ISA and Piping, Loop drawings, ISOs symbologyProficient in identifying in field; instruments, mechanical equipment and piping componentsAbility to apply client Engineering Standards as part of day-to-day technical support of assignmentsAbility to interpret Engineering mark-ups and accurately make drawing correctionsAbility to field as-built P&IDs, Loop drawings, ISOs, wiring and hook-up diagrams relative to design of project scope and/or common field changes for Project Closures

Qualifications

Skills And QualificationsWhat makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected:Educated to HNC / HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline or a chartered engineering & member of an appropriate instituteIndustrial experience working in; P&ID, Loop drawings, ISOs DraftingProficiency in AutoDesk AutoCAD and MS products; Teams, Word, Excel and OutlookPrevious site experienceExperience of localised guaranteed non interruptible suppliesUnderstanding of Fibre Optic systemsKnowledge of CIMAGE & 4G Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels of the business 

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.